Filesystem MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| read_fileC | Read complete contents of a file |
| read_multiple_filesC | Read multiple files simultaneously |
| write_fileC | Create new file or overwrite existing |
| create_directoryC | Create new directory or ensure it exists |
| list_directoryC | List directory contents with [FILE] or [DIR] prefixes |
| move_fileC | Move or rename files and directories |
| search_filesC | Recursively search for files/directories |
| get_file_infoC | Get detailed file/directory metadata |
| list_allowed_directoriesB | List all directories the server is allowed to access |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity. For example, list_directory shows contents, list_allowed_directories shows accessible paths, and read_file vs read_multiple_files handle single vs batch operations. The descriptions clearly differentiate overlapping concepts like searching vs listing.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case throughout. The naming is predictable and readable, with clear action-object pairs like create_directory, move_file, and search_files. There are no deviations in style or convention.
With 9 tools, the count is well-scoped for a filesystem server, covering essential operations without bloat. Each tool earns its place, from basic CRUD (create, read, write) to advanced utilities like search and batch reads, making it comprehensive yet manageable.
The toolset provides complete coverage for filesystem operations, including CRUD (create, read, write, move/delete via move_file), metadata access, listing, searching, and batch processing. There are no obvious gaps, and agents can handle typical workflows without dead ends.