file-system-mcp-server
Cross-platform file system management server for automation. file-system-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by calebmwelsh. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 16 tools, including copy_file, move_file, delete_file, read_file, write_file, get_file_info, search_files and create_collection, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server, AI/Automation and OS/Windows.
What is this MCP
This is a File System Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured API access to file system operations across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. It enables programmatic control over files, directories, and system information through a standardized interface.
How to use this MCP
Install the server via Python, configure it in your development environment (like Claude), and interact with it through its API endpoints. The server can be integrated with various tools by modifying their configuration files to point to the server script.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP is ideal for automating file operations, building system administration tools, creating file management workflows, and integrating file system capabilities into AI assistants or other applications that need programmatic file access.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the file-system-mcp-server MCP server?
file-system-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol server from calebmwelsh. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect file-system-mcp-server to my AI client?
Add file-system-mcp-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does file-system-mcp-server provide?
file-system-mcp-server provides 16 tools: copy_file, move_file, delete_file, read_file, write_file, get_file_info, search_files, create_collection, list_directory, create_directory, delete_directory and list_directory_recursively.
Is file-system-mcp-server free to use?
file-system-mcp-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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