TL;DR
Filesystem is an official Model Context Protocol reference server. Secure file operations with configurable access controls for reading, writing, searching and managing local files. Install with: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir. Source: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/filesystem. It speaks the Model Context Protocol and works with any compatible client (Claude, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf, Warp and more).
Filesystem
Secure file operations with configurable access controls for reading, writing, searching and managing local files.
Install Command
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dirFrequently Asked Questions
Filesystem is a Model Context Protocol server that Secure file operations with configurable access controls for reading, writing, searching and managing local files.
You can install it by running the install command: `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir`. It then becomes available to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf.
The Filesystem MCP Server is compatible with any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol — including Claude, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf.
It is released under the MIT license.
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- Agent Rank
- 300.1
- License
- MIT
- Last Updated
- Aug 11, 2026
- Languages
- TypeScript
Client Compatibility
Speaks the Model Context Protocol — works with any compatible client.