What clients are compatible with Filesystem Server?

Filesystem Server is compatible with: Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

Filesystem Server

Q: How do I install Filesystem Server?

Install Filesystem Server by running: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

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Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, and manage files and directories.

Author

Anthropic

Installation

Run this command to install:

npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

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

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude DesktopCursorWindsurf

Details

Server ID	filesystem
Author	Anthropic
Category	Official
Compatible With	Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf
Tags	filesdirectoriesofficial
GitHub	https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
GitHub Stars	79,000+

About Filesystem Server

Filesystem Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by Anthropic. It enables AI assistants to interact with Filesystem capabilities.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing Filesystem Server, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and has 79,000+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Official" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install Filesystem Server?

Run "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem" in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with Filesystem Server?

Filesystem Server is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with Filesystem Server?

Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Read, write, and manage files and directories. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.