- File system MCP
Overview
What is Filesys?
Filesys is a lightweight MCP server built with Python that allows an LLM to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine securely.
How to use Filesys?
To use Filesys, clone the repository, install the dependencies, configure the directory in config/config.json
, and start the server using python run.py
. You can then interact with the server using the example client or any MCP-compatible client.
Key features of Filesys?
- Securely exposes file contents and metadata from a preconfigured directory.
- Provides endpoints for listing files and reading file contents.
- Validates paths to prevent directory traversal attacks.
Use cases of Filesys?
- Listing files in a specific directory for LLM processing.
- Reading file contents and metadata for analysis or processing.
- Integrating with other applications that require file access through MCP protocol.
FAQ from Filesys?
- Is Filesys secure?
Yes! Filesys implements basic security measures to restrict file access to the configured directory.
- How do I customize the directory?
You can modify the
config/config.json
file to point to a different directory as needed.
- Can I contribute to Filesys?
Yes! Contributions are welcome. Fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.