A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, structured, and controlled filesystem interaction.
- ✓Open-source license (MIT)
- ✓Actively maintained (<30d)
- ✓Clear description
- ✓Topics declared
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/filesystem-mcp/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Mac) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).<placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.MCP Servers overview
What people ask about filesystem-mcp
What is j0hanz/filesystem-mcp?
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j0hanz/filesystem-mcp is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, structured, and controlled filesystem interaction. It has 5 GitHub stars and was last updated 15d ago.
How do I install filesystem-mcp?
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You can install filesystem-mcp by cloning the repository (https://github.com/j0hanz/filesystem-mcp) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is j0hanz/filesystem-mcp safe to use?
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Our security agent has analyzed j0hanz/filesystem-mcp and assigned a Trust Score of 87/100 (tier: Trusted). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains j0hanz/filesystem-mcp?
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j0hanz/filesystem-mcp is maintained by j0hanz. The last recorded GitHub activity is from 15d ago, with 2 open issues.
Are there alternatives to filesystem-mcp?
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Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.
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