MCP File Finder

MCP server on Python

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Overview

MCP File Finder is a Python-based server application designed to search for files based on a fragment of the file path.

To use MCP File Finder, clone the repository, install the required dependencies, and run the server. You can then make HTTP requests to search for files.

File searching based on path fragments - Simple HTTP interface for queries - Returns results in JSON format

Quickly locating files in a large directory structure.
Integrating file search functionality into other applications.
Assisting developers in finding specific files during coding.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP File Finder 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": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-file-finder-cavil2015": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-file-finder-cavil2015"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What programming language is MCP File Finder written in?

MCP File Finder is written in Python.

How do I install MCP File Finder?

You can install it by cloning the repository and running `pip install -r requirements.txt`.

Can I run MCP File Finder on any operating system?

Yes, as long as you have Python 3.8 or higher installed.

Developer tools

MCP File Finder — MCP Registry