Filesystem MCP Server

FilesystemBeginnerTransport: stdio

The Filesystem MCP Server gives Claude Code controlled access to specified directories on your local machine. It supports reading files, creating and editing documents, listing directory contents, moving files, and searching within file trees. Access is sandboxed to the directories you explicitly allow, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive system files. This is essential for workflows where Claude needs to operate on files outside the current working directory.

filesystemfilesdirectorysandboxed

Installation

claude mcp add filesystem -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir

Configuration Example

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/Users/me/projects",
        "/Users/me/documents"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Capabilities

Read files

Write files

List directories

Create directories

Move/Rename

Delete files

Watch file changes

Manage permissions

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Filesystem MCP Server

About Filesystem MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers connect Claude Code to external tools, APIs, and data sources. Filesystem MCP Server is a Filesystem MCP server for Beginner-level users that enables Claude to interact with real-world services, giving it access to live data and the ability to perform actions beyond its built-in capabilities.