FileSystem MCP Server

Name: FileSystem MCP Server
Author: Oncorporation

Caution

Secure filesystem access for AI agents with configurable directory and file type restrictions

by Oncorporation 5 Apache-2.0 Python Intermediate stdio

Install

Claude Code

claude mcp add filesystem-server -- uvx filesystem-server

Cursor

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "filesystem-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

{
  "mcp": {
    "servers": {
      "filesystem-server": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": [
          "filesystem-server"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "filesystem-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "filesystem-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Safety Report

83% Caution

Scanned yesterday

5 passed 1 failed

Security

Authentication

details

No authentication mechanism detected in source code

Fail

CORS Policy

details

No CORS-relevant transport detected (likely stdio)

N/A

Rate Limiting

details

No rate limiting mechanism detected

Info

Known CVEs

details

No known CVEs in dependencies

Pass

Code Quality

Dependency Audit

details

No known vulnerable dependencies detected

Pass

Dangerous Patterns

details

No dangerous code patterns detected

Pass

License

details

License: Apache-2.0

Pass

Community

Maintenance Status

details

Last commit 12 days ago

Pass

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Compatibility

Claude CodeFull support

Tested

CursorFull support

Tested

VS CodeFull support via Copilot

Tested

WindsurfFull support

Tested

Claude DesktopFull support

Tested

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FileSystem MCP Server?

Secure filesystem access for AI agents with configurable directory and file type restrictions

Is FileSystem MCP Server safe to use?

FileSystem MCP Server is rated Caution. Some security checks raised warnings. Review the safety report on this page for details before use.

What are alternatives to FileSystem MCP Server?

Similar MCP servers include Markitdown, Filestash, MCP Filesystem Server. Each serves a similar purpose but may differ in features, language, and compatibility.