The Filesystem MCP server gives an AI agent secure, scoped read and write access to local files and directories, with configurable allow-lists so it can only touch the paths you approve.
Key Features
- Read, write, and edit files within configured directories
- List, search, and move files and folders
- Path allow-lists that constrain access to approved locations
- Works locally with no external service required
Use Cases
- Let an agent refactor or generate code across a project
- Bulk-edit or organize files on your machine
- Give an assistant working memory in a local scratch directory
Getting started
Add Filesystem MCP to your MCP-capable client — Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and others — by following the setup in the official repository. Most servers register under your client's mcpServers config with a command, arguments, and any required API keys; Filesystem MCP documents the exact command and credentials in its README.
