MCP Server for FTP Access

Model Context Protocol server for FTP access

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Overview

MCP Server for FTP Access is a Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for interacting with FTP servers, allowing users to perform various file management tasks.

To use the MCP Server, install it by following the provided instructions for your operating system, configure it with your FTP server details, and then use natural language commands through Claude for Desktop to perform FTP operations.

List directory contents on FTP servers - Download and upload files - Create and delete directories - Supports secure FTP (FTPS)

Managing files on a remote FTP server
Automating file uploads and downloads
Organizing directories on FTP servers

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server for FTP Access 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-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ftp-alxspiker"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using MCP Server?

You need Node.js 16 or higher and a compatible client like Claude for Desktop.

Can I use secure FTP with this server?

Yes, you can enable FTPS by setting the `FTP_SECURE` environment variable to true.

How do I troubleshoot build issues on Windows?

Use the provided `build-windows.bat` script and ensure Node.js and npm are properly installed.

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