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Filesystem MCP
by Anthropic · Developer Tools
Read, write, and manage files and directories on the local filesystem.
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Install
Run this command in your terminal:
claude mcp add --transport stdio mcp-filesystem -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir
Authentication
No authentication requiredNo setup needed
Reference implementation. Scope to specific directories for safety.
Skills that use this MCP
mcp-builder
MCP builder reads and writes server scaffold files via the Filesystem MCP.
Filesystem MCP reads PDF files from local disk for analysis.
contract-review
Contract review reads source agreements from local disk via Filesystem MCP.
ic-memo
IC memos often reference local financial models and CIMs stored on disk.
dd-checklist
Due diligence checklists read source documents from local deal room folders.
compliance
Compliance skill reads policy documents from local directories.