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Filesystem MCP
CommunityMCP server by j0hanz · updated · ★ 25 · 1.4k downloads a week
Secure filesystem MCP server for reading, writing, searching, diffing, and patching files. Filesystem MCP is a community project by j0hanz, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 6 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
FS_ALLOWED_DIRSEnvironment variable | Optional | Allowed directories; ':'-separated on Unix, ';'-separated on Windows. Alternative to positional arguments. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Filesystem MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add filesystem-mcp -- npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add filesystem-mcp -- npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add filesystem-mcp npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the filesystem-mcp block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Filesystem MCP: common questions
How do I install Filesystem MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add filesystem-mcp -- npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Filesystem MCP the official server?
Filesystem MCP is a community project by j0hanz, not verified by a company domain.
Is Filesystem MCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Filesystem MCP safe to use?
It scores 82 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Filesystem MCP?
Similar MCP servers: mcp-server, Agent-Native Content, Computer, Desktop Commander.
Does Filesystem MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.