File MCP Server
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@File MCP Server find all PDF files in my Documents folder from the last month"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP Collection
A collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers providing various tools and capabilities.
Current Version: v0.1.2
Available Servers
Server | Description | Documentation |
file-mcp | Comprehensive file operations with advanced safety features |
Available Tools
7 toolscopyB
Copy files with metadata preservation and safety checks
Inputs: from (required), to (required), overwrite.
editB
Edit file contents with batch operations (requires prior read)
Inputs: path (required), edits (required).
findC
Find files and directories with pattern matching and filtering
Inputs: path (required), pattern, depth, includeIgnored.
grepB
Search file contents using regular expressions with ripgrep-style output
Inputs: pattern (required), path, include, beforeContext, +4 more.
moveB
Move files with safety checks and current directory restrictions
Inputs: from (required), to (required), overwrite.
readA
Read file contents with safety checks and optional line range
Inputs: path (required), startLine, endLine, maxLines.
writeB
Write complete file contents (create new files or overwrite existing files)
Inputs: path (required), content (required), createParentDir.
Tool Schema Changelog
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TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no ambiguity: copy, edit, find, grep, move, read, and write each target specific file operations. The descriptions reinforce this (e.g., find for locating files, grep for content searching), making misselection unlikely.
All tool names follow a consistent verb-only pattern (copy, edit, find, grep, move, read, write) in lowercase, with no deviations in style or convention. This predictability aids agent navigation and understanding.
With 7 tools, the set is well-scoped for a file management server, covering essential operations without bloat. Each tool earns its place, providing a balanced range from basic I/O (read/write) to advanced functions (grep, edit).
The tool surface offers complete coverage for file operations: read and write handle basic I/O, copy and move manage files, find and grep support searching, and edit allows modifications. There are no obvious gaps, enabling full file lifecycle management.
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