Filesystem MCP
Filesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories.
Key facts
- Category
- Files & Storage
- GitHub stars
- 90,179
- Forks
- 11,600
- License
- MIT
- Last commit
- Sep 3, 2026
- Best for
- Read and write local files
- Supported clients
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Zed
- Last updated
- Sep 9, 2026
GitHub metrics
- Stars
- 90,179
- Forks
- 11,600
- Open issues
- 504
- Watchers
- 641
- Last commit
- Sep 3, 2026
Scores
GEO score
73/100
Weighted blend: popularity 35%, freshness 25%, growth 25%, maintenance 15%.
Needs ~7 days of metric history
Scores last calculated Sep 9, 2026.
Benchmark summary
Benchmark
37
Install
unknown
Startup
unknown
Last tested
Sep 7, 2026
Capabilities discovered: 9 tools, 1 resources, and 0 prompts.
What is Filesystem MCP?
Filesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories. It belongs to the Files & Storage category and is typically used to read and write local files, search directories, and edit text files. Filesystem MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Zed. It is distributed under the MIT license.
How to install Filesystem MCP
Install and run Filesystem MCP with the following command, then add it to your MCP client configuration:
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/dirSupported clients: Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Zed.
Filesystem MCP use cases
- Read and write local files
- Search directories
- Edit text files
Safety notes
- Requires API token
- Yes
- Writes to external systems
- Yes
- Accesses local filesystem
- Yes
- Connects to a database
- Yes
- Security docs
- Yes
Inferred by rule from each server's metadata, README, and category. "Unknown" means the signal could not be determined — always verify against the official docs before granting access.
Data sources
| Field | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 11600 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Last commit | Sep 3, 2026 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Stars | 90179 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Watchers | 641 | GitHub REST API | high |
| Has Authentication Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Has Security Docs | Yes | Repository README | medium |
| Risk level | High | Automated risk inference | medium |
| Accesses Filesystem | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Connects Database | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Requires Api Token | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Uses Network Access | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
| Writes External System | Yes | Automated risk inference | low |
Confidence reflects the source: high = GitHub REST API, medium = README-derived or synthesized, low = inferred from keywords. Fields that cannot be determined are shown as "Unknown" — never fabricated.
Recent changes
- Stars: 90150 → 90179
- Forks: 11590 → 11600
- Last commit: Sep 3, 2026 → Sep 3, 2026
- Stars: 90125 → 90150
- Forks: 11580 → 11590
Filesystem MCP alternatives
- Google Drive MCP★ 90.2K · MIT · Sep 3, 2026
Frequently compared with Filesystem MCP.
- gk-cli★ 455 · license n/a · Aug 31, 2026
Another Files & Storage MCP server with similar use cases.
- mcpcap★ 51 · MIT · Jul 16, 2026
Another Files & Storage MCP server with similar use cases.
- mason★ 7 · MIT · Sep 8, 2026
Another Files & Storage MCP server with similar use cases.
- ChangeThisFile★ 5 · MIT · Aug 24, 2026
Another Files & Storage MCP server with similar use cases.
- flight505-mcp_dincoder★ 2 · MIT · Oct 22, 2025
Another Files & Storage MCP server with similar use cases.
Filesystem MCP vs related MCP servers
| Server | Stars | Forks | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filesystem MCP | 90.2K | 11.6K | MIT | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Google Drive MCP | 90.2K | 11.6K | MIT | Sep 3, 2026 |
| gk-cli | 455 | 355 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| mcpcap | 51 | 12 | MIT | Jul 16, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Filesystem MCP?
Filesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories. It is categorized under Files & Storage.
How do I install Filesystem MCP?
Install and run Filesystem MCP with: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/dir. Then add it to your MCP client configuration.
Which clients support Filesystem MCP?
Filesystem MCP works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, and Zed and any MCP-compatible client.
Is Filesystem MCP free to use?
Pricing: Free · Open source.
What are good alternatives to Filesystem MCP?
Popular alternatives include Google Drive MCP, gk-cli, mcpcap, and mason.
How popular is Filesystem MCP on GitHub?
Filesystem MCP has about 90.2K GitHub stars and 11.6K forks.
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