
filesystem mcp
Simple MCP listing and reading files in permitted directories
Repository Info
About This Server
Simple MCP listing and reading files in permitted directories
Model Context Protocol (MCP) - This server can be integrated with AI applications to provide additional context and capabilities, enabling enhanced AI interactions and functionality.
Documentation
Node.js Project
This project is an implementation of an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Its primary function is to allow browsing and reading files within a specified directory.
Getting Started
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Install dependencies:
npm install -
Run the server:
node server.js
Available Tools
This MCP server provides the following tools:
mcp_filesystem_browse_files: Browse/list the files in a specified directory.mcp_filesystem_read_file: Read the content of a specified file.
Example Configuration
Here is an example configuration for this MCP server in a .cursor/mcp.json file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"C\\Users\\SomeUser\\Desktop\\SomeDirectory"
]
}
}
}
Quick Start
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/piotrpanawas/filesystem-mcpInstall dependencies
cd filesystem-mcp
npm installFollow the documentation
Check the repository's README.md file for specific installation and usage instructions.
Repository Details
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