MCP File Server

local-only server

The server can only run on the client’s local machine because it depends on local resources.

MCP File Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation providing file system operations through a standardized interface.

Overview

The MCP File Server enables AI models to perform file operations on the local file system through a standardized API. It's built using the Model Context Protocol SDK and provides tools for reading, creating, and listing files.

Features

  • Create Files: Create new files with specified content
  • Read Files: Read the contents of existing files
  • List Directory Contents: List files and directories with detailed information
  • Performance Monitoring: Built-in Sentry integration for error tracking and performance monitoring

Installation

npm install

Usage

Start the MCP File Server:

node src/index.js

The server communicates through stdin/stdout using the MCP protocol.

Available Tools

createfile

Creates a new file at the specified path with the provided content.

Parameters:

  • filePath: Path where the file should be created
  • content: Content to write to the file

Returns:

  • Success message with file path and size information

readfile

Reads the content of a file at the specified path.

Parameters:

  • filePath: Path to the file to read

Returns:

  • The content of the file

listfiles

Lists files and directories at the specified path.

Parameters:

  • path: Directory path to list contents from

Returns:

  • A markdown table containing file names, sizes, and types

Environment Variables

  • SENTRY_DSN: Sentry Data Source Name for error tracking (optional)

Dependencies

  • @modelcontextprotocol/sdk: The MCP SDK package
  • zod: Schema validation
  • @sentry/node: Error tracking and performance monitoring

Examples

Examples of how to call these tools through the MCP protocol:

{ "name": "createfile", "params": { "filePath": "example/test.txt", "content": "Hello, world!" } }
{ "name": "readfile", "params": { "filePath": "example/test.txt" } }
{ "name": "listfiles", "params": { "path": "example" } }

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Enables AI models to perform file system operations (reading, creating, and listing files) on a local file system through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface.

  1. Overview
    1. Features
      1. Installation
        1. Usage
          1. Available Tools
            1. createfile
              1. readfile
                1. listfiles
                2. Environment Variables
                  1. Dependencies
                    1. Examples