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Overview

MCP Filesystem Server is an unofficial port of Claude's filesystem MCP server implementation, created as a Proof of Concept (POC) to demonstrate and explore MCP server functionality.

To use the MCP Filesystem Server, install it using UVX, configure your claude_desktop_config.json to specify the directories you want to access, and restart Claude Desktop to apply the changes.

  • Allows integration with Claude Desktop for file access. - Supports multiple directory configurations. - Enforces strict path validation for security.
  1. Accessing files from specified directories in Claude Desktop.
  2. Demonstrating MCP server functionality for educational purposes.
  3. Exploring filesystem interactions in a controlled environment.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Filesystem Server 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": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-philgei-mcp-server-filesystem-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this project affiliated with Anthropic?

No, this is an unofficial port and is not affiliated with Anthropic.

Can I use this in production environments?

No, this project is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used in production.

What should I do if the server does not show in Claude Desktop?

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