Overview
MCP Server Filesystem Service is a highly scalable filesystem service designed for the MCP server, providing functionalities for file operations and security.
To use the service, clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the service locally or in a Docker container.
- Validates and normalizes file paths - Supports reading, writing, and editing files with caching - Allows searching files by patterns - Creates directory trees and lists directories - Enforces security limits on file operations
- Managing file operations in a scalable server environment.
- Implementing secure file handling in applications.
- Facilitating efficient file searching and editing.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect MCP Server Filesystem Service in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-ai-mcp-server-filesystem-pimpmynines"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is the service easy to set up?
Yes! The service can be set up quickly by following the installation instructions in the repository.
Can I run it in a Docker container?
Yes! The service provides Docker support for both development and production environments.
What programming languages are used?
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