Filesystem MCP

---
name: mcp-filesystem
description: |
  MCP server for advanced filesystem operations. Trigger when the user needs
  bulk file operations, directory trees, file watching, or permission management.
  Phrases: "list files", "find files", "watch directory", "file tree".
mcpServers:
  filesystem:
    command: npx
    args:
      - "@anthropic/mcp-server-filesystem"
      - "/Users"
---

# Filesystem MCP

MCP server for advanced filesystem operations beyond basic read/write.
Provides directory trees, glob searches, file watching, permission
management, and bulk operations.

## Configuration

Add to your Claude Code MCP config:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@anthropic/mcp-server-filesystem", "/path/to/allowed/directory"]
    }
  }
}
```

The last argument restricts access to the specified directory tree for security.

## Available tools

- **read_file** - Read file contents
- **write_file** - Write or overwrite a file
- **list_directory** - List files and folders with metadata
- **search_files** - Glob-based file search
- **create_directory** - Create directories recursively
- **move_file** - Move or rename files
- **get_file_info** - File metadata (size, permissions, timestamps)

## Example usage

- "Show me the directory tree for src/"
- "Find all TypeScript files modified today"
- "Move all PNG files from /downloads to /assets"

## Requirements

- Node.js 18+