This MCP-based FileSystemServer provides comprehensive local file system operations including reading, writing, copying, moving, deleting files, directory management, and file content manipulation. It supports monitoring file changes, handling office documents, and integrates with MCP SDK for standardized communication, making file management efficient and streamlined.
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This MCP-based FileSystemServer provides comprehensive local file system operations including reading, writing, copying, moving, deleting files, directory management, and file content manipulation. It supports monitoring file changes, handling office documents, and integrates with MCP SDK for standardized communication, making file management efficient and streamlined.
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Apr 26 2025
yinzhouzhi
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What is FileSystemServer?
The FileSystemServer MCP enables users to perform detailed file system operations via MCP protocol, including file read/write, copy, delete, and move functions. It supports directory creation, listing, and removal, as well as line-based editing for files. Advanced features include file content monitoring, Office document processing, and optimized performance with caching and asynchronous handling. It communicates through standard input/output, facilitating integration with other systems or automation tools. This MCP is suitable for developers, system administrators, and applications requiring robust file management capabilities with security and monitoring support.
Who will use FileSystemServer?
- Developers integrating file system operations into applications
- System administrators managing local file systems
- Automation tools performing file management tasks
- Organizations needing file activity monitoring
- IT professionals managing document workflows
How to use the FileSystemServer?
- Step1: Install the MCP FileSystemServer globally or locally via npm or use npx.
- Step2: Start the server using command 'mcp-filesystem-server start' or 'npx @yinzhouzhi/mcp-filesystem-server start'.
- Step3: Connect to the server using MCP client SDK or command-line tools.
- Step4: Invoke available MCP tools such as read_file, write_file, list_directory, etc., with appropriate parameters.
- Step5: Monitor file activities or perform file operations as needed.
- Step6: Use stop commands to terminate monitoring or the server.
FileSystemServer's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- read_file
- write_file
- append_file
- delete_file
- copy_file
- move_file
- get_file_info
- list_directory
- create_directory
- remove_directory
- watch_path
- stop_watch
- list_watchers
The Benefits
- Comprehensive file management capabilities
- Supports directory operations and file content editing
- File monitoring for real-time change detection
- Asynchronous and streaming support for large files
- Standardized MCP protocol communication
- Integration-friendly with CLI and SDK
FileSystemServer's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Automated backup and synchronization scripts
- File activity monitoring for security audits
- Batch file processing in enterprise environments
- Document management automation
- Development tools requiring programmatic file access
FAQs of FileSystemServer
Developer
- yinzhouzhi
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