DirectoryFilesystem MCP Server
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Popularity
Official MCP server for secure file operations. Read, write, and manage files with configurable access controls.
3,900stars
720forks
12,300views
TypeScript
MIT
Updated March 11, 2026
#filesystem#files#official#storage#mcp
Add to Claude Desktop
Paste this into your claude_desktop_config.json file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
]
}
}
}Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
Installation
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir
Key Features
Read and write files securely
Directory listing and navigation
File search with pattern matching
Configurable access controls
Supports multiple allowed directories
Compatibility
claude✓ Yes
openai✓ Yes
langchain✓ Yes
Maintenance Healthfair
Freshness10/40
Issue response15/30
Org backing15/20
Longevity3/10
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Server Info
Categorytools
LanguageTypeScript
LicenseMIT
StatusACTIVE
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