mcp-filesystem-server

mcp-filesystem-server

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file_systems

The Filesystem MCP Server is a specialized server implementation allowing file system operations, analysis, and manipulations via the Model Context Protocol. It supports directory and file operations, text analysis, and ZIP file management through a structured interface.

Filesystem MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation providing file system operations, analysis, and manipulation capabilities through a standardized tool interface.

Architecture

The server is built on the MCP SDK and organized into distinct layers:

Components

  • Server Layer: Handles MCP protocol communication and tool dispatch
  • Tool Registry: Manages tool registration and execution
  • Operations Layer: Implements core functionality
  • File System Interface: Provides safe file system access

Installation

  1. Clone the repository and navigate to it.
  2. Install dependencies.
  3. Build the server.
  4. Configure MCP settings.

Tool Reference

  • Directory Operations: list contents and create directories.
  • File Operations: read, write, and append to files.
  • Analysis Operations: analyze text and calculate file hashes.
  • Compression Operations: create and extract ZIP archives.

Error Handling

The server uses standard MCP error codes and includes information like error code, message, and additional context.