mcp-filesystem-python

What is this MCP

This MCP provides a secure, read-only interface to filesystem contents through a standardized protocol, exposing files as MCP resources with search capabilities.

How to use this MCP

Install using UV (uv add mcp-filesystem-python) and run the server with uv run src/filesystem/server.py /path/to/directory. Configure integration with tools like Claude Desktop using the provided example configs.

What this MCP can be used for

Enabling AI assistants and tools to securely access and search local files while respecting .gitignore patterns and preventing path traversal attacks.