Filesystem
Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations.
New to MCP? Copy the config below, then follow the Claude Desktop / Cursor steps.
Install guide → Install
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem Connected Apps: Filesystem Claude Desktop
Repository
modelcontextprotocol/servers
npm
@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
Installation Guide
### Official reference server (`filesystem`)
```bash
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
```
Published by the Model Context Protocol project. Add the config JSON to Claude Desktop / Cursor and restart.
Detailed Documentation
What is Filesystem?
Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations.
Filesystem is listed in the WorkflowAI MCP directory so agent builders can discover, install, and configure it quickly for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients.
Why use it
- Extend AI agents with Filesystem capabilities without writing a custom integration from scratch
- Standard Model Context Protocol interface — works across MCP-compatible clients
- Open source on GitHub — review code before production use
Requirements
- An MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Node.js 18+ (for
npx) - Any API keys or credentials listed in the upstream README
Install & configure
Official reference server (filesystem)
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystemPublished by the Model Context Protocol project. Add the config JSON to Claude Desktop / Cursor and restart.
Example MCP config
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}Source & attribution
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | modelcontextprotocol/servers |
| Stars | 88.371 |
| Language | TypeScript |
| License | See repository |
| Topics | No topics listed |
Attribution: Metadata and install hints are derived from the public GitHub repository. WorkflowAI does not claim ownership of this server. All rights remain with the original authors.
Related
Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}