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Filesystem MCP Server

Secure file operations with configurable access controls

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Official MCP server for filesystem access. Read, write, search and organize files with scoped permissions so your agent never escapes the sandbox.

Install

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem

Runtime: node

Works with

How to install Filesystem MCP Server

Install Filesystem MCP Server in your MCP client in under two minutes.

  1. Open your MCP client

    Open Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP-compatible host and locate the MCP configuration file.

  2. Install Filesystem MCP Server

    Add the server to your MCP config and paste the install command below.

    npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
  3. Restart and verify

    Fully restart your MCP client. You should see Filesystem MCP Server and its tools available in the tools panel.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Filesystem MCP Server?

    Filesystem MCP Server is an MCP server by Anthropic. Official MCP server for filesystem access. Read, write, search and organize files with scoped permissions so your agent never escapes the sandbox.

  • Is Filesystem MCP Server free?

    Yes — open-source and free to self-host.

  • What can I do with Filesystem MCP Server?

    Filesystem MCP Server is designed for Filesystem. Secure file operations with configurable access controls

  • How do I install Filesystem MCP Server?

    Run `npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem` in your MCP client configuration. See the install steps above for the full walkthrough.

  • Who maintains Filesystem MCP Server?

    Filesystem MCP Server is maintained by Anthropic (official author). It is verified by Loadout.

  • Does Filesystem MCP Server work with other Developer Tools tools?

    Yes — Filesystem MCP Server is part of the Developer Tools category on Loadout and works alongside other Developer Tools MCP servers. Pair it with any MCP-compatible host like Claude Desktop, Cursor or Windsurf.