local-mcp-server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCAL_MCP_CONFIG | Yes | Path to the configuration JSON file |
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
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| read_fileC | Read a text file from an allowed directory |
| list_dirB | List entries in a directory |
| write_fileC | Write text to a file (creates parent dirs) |
| system_infoA | Return basic host information |
| run_commandC | Run a whitelisted shell command (no pipes) |
| db_queryA | Run a read-only SQL query against a configured SQLite database |
| db_execC | Run a mutating SQL statement (INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE) |
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 7 tools
Each tool has a clear, distinct purpose: database operations separate read and write, file operations are split into listing, reading, and writing, and shell commands are distinct from system info. No overlapping responsibilities.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., db_query, list_dir, run_command), making the set predictable and easy to navigate.
With 7 tools, the server covers a broad range of basic local operations (database, file system, shell) without being bloated or insufficient. The scope is well-matched to a general-purpose utility server.
The tool surface covers essential CRUD-like operations for databases and files, plus command execution and system info. Minor gaps exist, like no explicit file deletion or directory creation, but write_file creates parent directories and the set is functional for common tasks.