filesystem-mcp-server

filesystem-mcp-server is an MCP server, listed under files & storage. It reaches filesystem. Its repository has 53 GitHub stars and is licensed under Apache-2.0; we last read it on 2026-10-22.

This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for managing file capabilities across different platforms, supporting advanced search and replace operations as well as directory tree traversal.

Read from filesystem-mcp-server’s own README, close to verbatim -- not written by us, and not guessed.

npm install -g filesystem-mcp-server

8 tools documented in its README. An AI client calls these by name.

set_filesystem_default

Sets a default absolute path for the current session. Relative paths used in subsequent tool calls will be resolved against this default. Resets on server restart.

read_file

Reads the entire content of a specified file as UTF-8 text. Accepts relative (resolved against default) or absolute paths.

write_file

Writes content to a specified file. Creates the file (and necessary parent directories) if it doesn't exist, or overwrites it if it does. Accepts relative or absolute paths.

update_file

Performs targeted search-and-replace operations within an existing file using an array of {search, replace} blocks. Ideal for localized changes. Supports plain text or regex search (useRegex: true) an

list_files

Lists files and directories within a specified path. Options include recursive listing (includeNested: true) and limiting the number of entries (maxEntries). Returns a formatted tree structure. Accept

delete_file

Permanently removes a specific file. Accepts relative or absolute paths.

delete_directory

Permanently removes a directory. Use recursive: true to remove non-empty directories and their contents (use with caution!). Accepts relative or absolute paths.

create_directory

Creates a new directory at the specified path.

Read from the README; names are kept only if the README contains them.

Ranked by services in common with filesystem-mcp-server, then by stars. Figures are from each repository when we last read it.

What does filesystem-mcp-server do?

This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for managing file capabilities across different platforms, supporting advanced search and replace operations as well as directory tree traversal.

How do I install filesystem-mcp-server?

Its own README gives this command: npm install -g filesystem-mcp-server. Run it where your MCP client can launch the server, and check the README for any settings it asks for.

What does filesystem-mcp-server connect to, and what does it need?

It reaches filesystem.

Is filesystem-mcp-server official and is it maintained?

We found nothing naming it as a vendor’s official server. Its repository has 53 GitHub stars and its state in our directory is stale. Its last commit we recorded was on 2025-07-22.

What licence does filesystem-mcp-server use?

The repository declares the Apache-2.0 licence.

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