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  • Why this server?

    This server enables AI agents to interact with file systems while maintaining security and control, which is crucial for reading files.

    MCP Toolkit

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    A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with file systems, databases, GitHub repositories, web resources, and system tools while maintaining security and control.
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    TypeScript

  • Why this server?

    This server is designed specifically for file system access with privacy-preserving path aliases, making it ideal for securely reading files on a computer.

    BetterMCPFileServer

    MartinSchlott
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    A redesigned Model Context Protocol server that enables AI models to access filesystems through privacy-preserving path aliases with an optimized 6-function API interface.
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    TypeScript
    MIT License

  • Why this server?

    Enables access to file systems, along with other data sources like databases and GitHub repositories.

    MCP Toolkit

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    A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server implementation that enables AI assistants to interact with file systems, databases, GitHub repositories, web resources, and system tools while maintaining security and control.
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    TypeScript

  • Why this server?

    A redesigned file server with privacy-preserving path aliases for secure file access.

    BetterMCPFileServer

    MartinSchlott
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    A redesigned Model Context Protocol server that enables AI models to access filesystems through privacy-preserving path aliases with an optimized 6-function API interface.
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    TypeScript
    MIT License

  • Why this server?

    Focuses on reading, searching, and analyzing code files, useful if the user is working with code.

    MCP File Context Server

    bsmi021
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    A Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to read, search, and analyze code files with advanced caching and real-time file watching capabilities.
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    JavaScript
    MIT License
    • Linux
    • Apple

  • Why this server?

    Provides secure read-only access to a specified directory, which is essential for reading files.

    MCP Filesystem Python

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    A secure MCP server enabling read-only access and file search capabilities within a specified directory, while respecting .gitignore patterns.
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    MIT License
    • Apple
    • Linux

  • Why this server?

    Provides secure file system access with structured thinking capabilities, allowing Claude to navigate directories and read files efficiently.

    LPS MCPofficial

    lpsDevelopers
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    A minimal server that provides Claude AI with secure file system access and sequential thinking capabilities, allowing Claude to navigate directories, read files, and break down complex problems into structured thinking steps.
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    Python
    MIT License
    • Apple
    • Linux

  • Why this server?

    Enables AI models to perform file system operations, specifically reading files from a local file system.

    MCP File Server

    codyde
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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.
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  • Why this server?

    This server allows comprehensive file system operations, which definitely includes the ability to read files.

    file-system-mcp-server

    calebmwelsh
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    A comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for file system operations, providing Claude and other AI assistants with access to local files and directories.
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    MIT License
    • Apple
    • Linux

  • Why this server?

    Although focused on Obsidian, it still allows reading files, thus relevant to the query.

    MCP Obsidian

    gregkonush
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    A server implementation that allows AI assistants to read, create, and manipulate notes in Obsidian vaults through the Model Context Protocol.
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    TypeScript
    MIT License