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Understanding File System Operations: Read, Write, and Edit Directories MCP tools

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  • Retrieve the absolute paths of all directories authorized for read/write operations by the Filesystem MCP Server, ensuring compliance with directory sandboxing and access restrictions.
  • Modify file contents with batch edit operations, including inserting or replacing text. Use this tool to perform sequential changes on a specified file path, enhancing file management efficiency.
  • Retrieve and read the entire contents of a file from the file system, supporting multiple text encodings. Provides detailed error messages for unreadable files and operates within specified allowed directories.
    MIT License
  • Extract and read the full contents of a file from your file system, handling multiple text encodings and providing clear error messages. Works within specified allowed directories for secure access.
    MIT License
  • Perform file system operations such as browsing directories, reading files, searching, retrieving file info, finding large files, and checking disk usage on Windows systems.
  • Write content to a file, automatically creating necessary parent directories for storage. Specify file path and content to streamline file management tasks.

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