🗂️ File Extractor MCP Server

Professional MCP server for file management and GitHub repository automation - Extract, organize, and manage files between directories with AI-powered tools. Developed by Javier Gomez.

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

git clone https://github.com/lalax-systems/file-extractor-mcp.git
cd file-extractor-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Configuration (Kilo Code)

Add to mcp_settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "file-extractor": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/file-extractor-mcp/build/index.js"],
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

Related MCP server: llm-file-operations-agent

💡 Prompt Usage Examples

Example 1: Extract Photos

I need to backup all my photos. Please use the file-extractor MCP to:

Extract all JPG and PNG files from my camera folder to a backup directory:

- sourceDir: "/home/user/photos/camera"
- targetDir: "/home/user/backup/photos"
- pattern: "*.{jpg,png}"
- recursive: true
- move: false
- conflictResolution: "rename"

Example 2: Clean GitHub Repositories

I want to delete all my GitHub repositories except "file-extractor-mcp":

Use the delete_all_github_repositories_except tool with:
- token: "github_pat_..."
- username: "lalax-systems"
- keepRepository: "file-extractor-mcp"
- confirm: true

Example 3: Organize Downloads

My downloads folder is a mess. Please organize all files by extension:

Use the organize_files tool with:
- sourceDir: "/home/user/Downloads"
- organizeBy: "extension"

🔧 Available Tools

📁 File Management Tools

1. extract_files - Smart File Extraction

Extract files with pattern matching and conflict resolution.

Parameters:

• sourceDir (string): Source directory path

• targetDir (string): Target directory path

• pattern (string, optional): File pattern (e.g., *.jpg, *.{txt,md})

• recursive (boolean, optional): Search subdirectories (default: true)

• move (boolean, optional): Move instead of copy (default: false)

• conflictResolution (string, optional): "skip", "overwrite", or "rename" (default)

2. list_files - Directory Analysis

List files with filtering and detailed information.

Parameters:

• directory (string): Directory to analyze

• pattern (string, optional): Filter pattern

• recursive (boolean, optional): Recursive listing (default: false)

3. organize_files - Automated Organization

Organize files by extension, date, or size.

Parameters:

• sourceDir (string): Source directory

• targetDir (string, optional): Target directory (default: same as source)

• organizeBy (string, optional): "extension" (default), "date", or "size"

🐙 GitHub Management Tools

4. list_github_repositories - Repository Listing

List all GitHub repositories for a user.

Parameters:

• token (string): GitHub Personal Access Token (with repo scope)

• username (string, optional): GitHub username (default: authenticated user)

5. delete_github_repository - Single Repository Deletion

Delete a specific GitHub repository.

Parameters:

• token (string): GitHub Personal Access Token (with repo scope)

• owner (string): Repository owner (user or organization)

• repo (string): Repository name to delete

• confirm (boolean): Must be true to proceed (safety measure)

6. delete_all_github_repositories_except - Bulk Repository Cleanup

Delete all repositories except one specified repository.

Parameters:

• token (string): GitHub Personal Access Token (with repo scope)

• username (string): GitHub username

• keepRepository (string): Repository name to keep (not delete)

• confirm (boolean): Must be true to proceed (safety measure)

⚠️ Important Security Notes

GitHub Token Requirements:

• Scope: repo (full control of private repositories)

• Permissions: Delete repositories

• Safety: Tokens should be kept secure and never shared

Deletion Safety Features:

1. Confirmation Required: confirm: true parameter is mandatory

2. Selective Deletion: Can keep specific repositories

3. Error Handling: Detailed error messages for failed operations

4. Audit Trail: Returns detailed results of all operations

📊 Real-World Use Cases

🖼️ Photo Management

# Backup vacation photos
sourceDir: "/media/camera/DCIM/2025-vacation"
targetDir: "/cloud/backup/photos"
pattern: "*.{jpg,raw,cr2}"
recursive: true

🧹 GitHub Account Cleanup

# Keep only the main project
token: "github_pat_..."
username: "lalax-systems"
keepRepository: "file-extractor-mcp"
confirm: true

📁 Project Archive

# Archive old project files
sourceDir: "/projects/old-project"
targetDir: "/archive/projects"
pattern: "*.{log,tmp,bak}"
move: true

🛠️ Technical Features

• ✅ Recursive Operations: Process nested directories automatically

• ✅ Pattern Matching: Support for glob patterns (*.jpg, *.{txt,md})

• ✅ Conflict Resolution: Skip, overwrite, or rename duplicate files

• ✅ GitHub Integration: Full repository management via Octokit

• ✅ Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

• ✅ MCP Standard: Compatible with any MCP client

• ✅ TypeScript: Full type safety and modern development

• ✅ Safety First: Confirmation required for destructive operations

📋 Compatibility

✅ AI Agents

• Kilo Code

• Claude Desktop

• Cursor AI

• Any MCP-compatible AI agent

✅ VSCode Forks

• Cursor

• Windsurf

• Cline

• Any editor with MCP support

🏗️ Project Structure

file-extractor-mcp/
├── src/
│   └── index.ts          # Core server implementation
├── build/
│   └── index.js          # Compiled production code
├── docs/
│   ├── USAGE.md          # Detailed usage guide
│   └── INSTALLATION.md   # Installation instructions
├── package.json          # Dependencies and metadata
├── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration
└── README.md            # This documentation

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone & Build

git clone https://github.com/lalax-systems/file-extractor-mcp.git
cd file-extractor-mcp
npm install
npm run build

2. Configure Your Client

Kilo Code: Edit ~/.config/Kilo-Code/mcp_settings.json
Cursor: Edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json
Windsurf: Edit ~/.windsurf/mcp.json

3. Start Using

The tools will be available in your AI agent's prompt interface.

🔍 Advanced Examples

GitHub Token Creation

1. Go to GitHub → Settings → Developer settings → Personal access tokens → Tokens (classic)

2. Generate new token with repo scope (full control)

3. Copy the token and use it in the tools

Bulk Repository Management

# List all repositories first
token: "github_pat_..."
username: "lalax-systems"

# Then delete all except one
token: "github_pat_..."
username: "lalax-systems"
keepRepository: "file-extractor-mcp"
confirm: true

Automated Backup Script

# Daily backup script
sourceDir: "/important/documents"
targetDir: "/backup/daily-$(date +%Y%m%d)"
pattern: "*"
recursive: true
move: false
conflictResolution: "rename"

📈 Performance

• Fast: Uses Node.js streams for efficient file operations

• Reliable: Comprehensive error handling and logging

• Scalable: Handles thousands of files efficiently

• Safe: Non-destructive operations by default

• Secure: GitHub operations require explicit confirmation

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for details.

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a feature branch

3. Make your changes

4. Submit a pull request

📄 License

MIT License - Copyright (c) 2026 Javier Gomez

See LICENSE for full details.

🌐 Links

• Repository: https://github.com/lalax-systems/file-extractor-mcp

• Issues: https://github.com/lalax-systems/file-extractor-mcp/issues

• MCP Documentation: https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io/

⚠️ Warning

GitHub repository deletion is permanent and irreversible. Use the deletion tools with extreme caution. Always:

1. Backup important repositories

2. Double-check repository names

3. Use the confirm: true parameter carefully

4. Consider archiving instead of deleting

⭐ Show Your Support

If this project helps you, please give it a star on GitHub!

Built with ❤️ by Javier Gomez
Making file and repository management smarter with AI