Access and Manage Local Files Securely
Filesystem MCP connector for Claude: Securely read, write, list, create, move, and search local files with configurable access controls.
Why it matters
Grant your AI secure, controlled access to your local filesystem. This connector allows AI models to read, write, list, create directories, move files, and search your file system within defined boundaries.
Outcomes
What it gets done
Read file contents
Write data to files
List directory contents
Search for files by pattern
Install
Add it to your toolbox
Run in your project directory:
curl -fsSL https://spark.entire.vc/get/vb-filesystem | bash Capabilities
Tools your agent gets
Read the contents of a file.
Write content to a file.
List contents of a directory.
Create a new directory.
Move or rename a file.
Search for files matching a pattern.
Overview
Filesystem MCP
What it does
The Filesystem MCP server provides Claude with secure access to your local filesystem. It allows for reading file contents, writing data to files, listing directory contents, creating new directories, moving or renaming files, and searching for files using patterns. Access is restricted to specified directories with robust security measures.
How it connects
Use the Filesystem MCP when your Claude AI needs to interact with local files for tasks such as configuration management, data processing, log analysis, or any operation requiring read/write capabilities on your machine. It's ideal for controlled, secure file system interactions.
Source README
The Filesystem MCP server provides Claude with secure access to your local filesystem with configurable access controls.
Installation
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
Configuration
Add to your Claude Code settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}
Available Tools
read_file
Read the contents of a file.
read_file(path: string): string
write_file
Write content to a file.
write_file(path: string, content: string): void
list_directory
List contents of a directory.
list_directory(path: string): FileInfo[]
create_directory
Create a new directory.
create_directory(path: string): void
move_file
Move or rename a file.
move_file(source: string, destination: string): void
search_files
Search for files matching a pattern.
search_files(path: string, pattern: string): string[]
Security
- Access is restricted to specified directories
- No access to parent directories (
..) - Configurable read/write permissions
- Path validation and sanitization
Usage Example
Claude, please read the contents of ./config/settings.json
and update the database connection string.
Discussion
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