Filesystem
Storage
System
Access and manipulate the local file system through a controlled API.
Overview
The Filesystem MCP Server provides a secure and controlled API that allows AI models to interact with the local file system. Through this server, models can read, write, and manage files while ensuring security and privacy protection. All file operations are performed within specific permission boundaries to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Features
- Secure file reading and writing
- Directory navigation and management
- File metadata access
- Permission-controlled operations
- Multiple encoding support
API Guide
API Overview
Available endpoints and interactions
Endpoints 1
/api/filesystem/read/api/filesystem/write/api/filesystem/delete/api/filesystem/list
Authentication
Authentication requirements and methods
Authentication Method
API Key
Examples
Reading a Text File
Read the contents of a text file from a specified path
javascript
const response = await mcp.invoke('filesystem', {
operation: 'read',
path: '/path/to/file.txt',
encoding: 'utf-8'
});
console.log(response.content);Writing to a JSON File
Write data to a JSON file
javascript
const data = { name: 'Example', value: 42 };
await mcp.invoke('filesystem', {
operation: 'write',
path: '/path/to/data.json',
content: JSON.stringify(data, null, 2),
encoding: 'utf-8'
});Server Information
Author
MCP Core Team
Version
1.2.0
Last Updated
12/15/2023
Status
Verified
Pricing
Free
Free Tier
Open source and free to use
Authentication
API Key
Tags
files
storage
io
system