File System Editor's Pick Official (Anthropic) Easy Setup
Filesystem MCP Server
Read/write local files with configurable access controls -- dead simple and essential.
Secure file operations with configurable access controls. The official reference implementation for local file access.
Install
$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/dir Who It's For
Anyone who needs Claude to read and write files on their machine. A foundational server.
Compatibility
Claude CodeClaude DesktopCursorWindsurf
Pros
- Official Anthropic reference
- Configurable directory access
- Read and write support
- Zero dependencies
Cons
- Limited to specified directories
- No recursive watch
- Basic file operations only
