Filesystem MCP Server

Official

Safe file system access — read, write, search files

Developer Toolsfree

8/10

Overall Score

Overall Quality8/10

Security7/10

About

The official Filesystem MCP server provides controlled access to the local file system. Read and write files, search directories, manage file permissions, and work with project files safely through configurable allowed paths.

Details

Transportstdio

Stars12,000

Last Updated2026-05-28

Compatible Clients

Claude DesktopClaude CodeCursorVS CodeWindsurf

Install Command

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

Pros

Official Anthropic server
Configurable access paths
Simple setup
Safe by design

Cons

Local only (no remote)
Manual path config needed
Limited to text files

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