files-mcp

# Files.com MCP Server

Files.com MCP allows your AI model, like ChatGPT or Claude, to use Files.com.

Files.com is the cloud-native, next-gen MFT, SFTP, and secure file-sharing platform that replaces brittle legacy servers with one always-on, secure fabric. Automate mission-critical file flows—across any cloud, protocol, or partner—while supporting human collaboration and eliminating manual work.

With universal SFTP, AS2, HTTPS, and 50+ native connectors backed by military-grade encryption, Files.com unifies governance, visibility, and compliance in a single pane of glass.

## Introduction

Modern AI models like ChatGPT and Claude are no longer just answering questions—they’re taking action. With Files.com MCP, you can securely give LLMs controlled access to real-world operations inside your Files.com environment.

Whether it's uploading, downloading, querying folders, or managing users, MCP enables your AI agent to interact with your Files.com infrastructure as if it were an extension of your team—without compromising on security, auditability, or control.

### What Is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a structured interface that lets Large Language Models call real APIs as part of their workflow. Think of it as a way to “hand tools” to the LLM—where the tools are real, authenticated functions from your Files.com environment.

When integrated via MCP, your LLM can:

 - Transfer files between cloud and on-prem systems

 - Query folders or file metadata

 - Create and manage users

 - Automate workflows like archival or sharing

 - And much more

MCP turns the LLM from a passive assistant into an active file operations agent.

### What is Files.com?

Files.com is the modern platform for secure file transfer, automation, and storage integration. Used by thousands of enterprises, Files.com connects cloud apps, on-prem systems, and human workflows—all through a single, powerful interface.

With robust APIs, native protocol support (SFTP, FTPS, AS2, and more), and enterprise-grade access controls, Files.com is built to move your files—reliably, securely, and at scale.

### Common Use Cases

*AI Assistants for Operations Teams:* Let your internal chatbot fetch or archive files on request.

*Automated LLM Workflows:* Build AI agents that react to incoming support requests, then retrieve or upload the necessary files from your environment.

*Developer Copilots:* Enable your dev-focused LLMs to create users, provision folders, or debug via real-time file access.

### Important Information

Large Language Models perform best when their toolset is focused. If you're integrating with Files.com MCP and noticing inconsistent tool usage, your LLM may be overloaded with too many available functions.

Most LLM clients allow you to selectively enable or disable tools exposed through MCP. For best results, only include the specific tools your agent needs for its task. This reduces ambiguity and improves the model’s ability to pick the right operation every time.

### Installation Into Your LLM

Each LLM client has its own method for installing an MCP, and they typically provide specific instructions. Many clients follow a pattern similar to Claude, so our Claude example is a great starting point if you’re working with one of those.

For LLMs that require a more detailed or technical setup, our MCP is implemented in Python and available on PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/files-com-mcp/

If your LLM client needs you to supply execution details for our MCP, we recommend using `uvx`, as demonstrated in the Claude example. This approach ensures a smooth, reproducible setup with minimal effort.

### Hosted MCP Server

Files.com also provides a hosted MCP server that lets AI agents connect to Files.com securely, without requiring you to run the Python package locally. For more information, see the [Files.com AI integrations](https://www.files.com/docs/integrations/ai) documentation.

### Using with Claude

To install into Claude you have to add JSON to the `claude_desktop_config.json` file

An official tutorial can found here: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user#2-add-the-filesystem-mcp-server

To add the Files.com MCP, use the Claude Config JSON below (be sure to change the FILES_COM_API_KEY value)

#### uv Required

These examples require `uv` which is a popular modern environment manager for running isolated python tools. You will need to install it first. Using uvx is a huge improvement over older Python environment setup methods. It is simple, runs smoothly, and eliminates the need for manual configuration or unnecessary complexity.

#### Claude Config

```
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Files.com": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "files-com-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FILES_COM_API_KEY": "CHangeME"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Available Tools

The Files.com MCP provides tools for working with files, folders, sharing, users, logs, automations, and related Files.com resources.

#### Automations

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `Find_Automation` | Show Automation |
| `List_Automation` | List Automations |

#### File System

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `Copy_File` | Copy File/Folder |
| `Create_Folder` | Create Folder |
| `Delete_File` | Delete File/Folder |
| `Find_File` | Find File/Folder by Path |
| `Gpg_Decrypt_File` | Decrypt a GPG-encrypted file and save it to a destination path. |
| `Gpg_Encrypt_File` | Encrypt a file with GPG and save it to a destination path. |
| `List_For_Folder` | List Folders by Path |
| `Move_File` | Move File/Folder |
| `Unzip_File` | Extract a ZIP file to a destination folder. |
| `Zip_File` | Create a ZIP from one or more paths and save it to a destination path. |
| `Zip_List_Contents_File` | List the contents of a ZIP file. |

#### Integrations

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `Find_Remote_Server` | Show Remote Server |
| `List_Remote_Server` | List Remote Servers |

#### Logging

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `List_Action_Log` | List Action Logs |
| `List_Api_Request_Log` | List API Request Logs |
| `List_Automation_Log` | List Automation Logs |
| `List_Email_Log` | List Email Logs |
| `List_Exavault_Api_Request_Log` | List Exavault API Request Logs |
| `List_External_Event` | List External Events |
| `List_File_Migration_Log` | List File Migration Logs |
| `List_For_File_History` | List history for specific file. |
| `List_For_Folder_History` | List history for specific folder. |
| `List_For_User_History` | List history for specific user. |
| `List_Ftp_Action_Log` | List FTP Action Logs |
| `List_History` | List site full action history. |
| `List_Inbound_S3_Log` | List Inbound S3 Logs |
| `List_Logins_History` | List site login history. |
| `List_Outbound_Connection_Log` | List Outbound Connection Logs |
| `List_Public_Hosting_Request_Log` | List Public Hosting Request Logs |
| `List_Scim_Log` | List Scim Logs |
| `List_Settings_Change` | List Settings Changes |
| `List_Sftp_Action_Log` | List SFTP Action Logs |
| `List_Sync_Log` | List Sync Logs |
| `List_Web_Dav_Action_Log` | List WebDAV Action Logs |

#### Sharing / Share Links

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `Create_Bundle` | Create Share Link |
| `Create_Bundle_Notification` | Create Share Link Notification |
| `Create_Bundle_Recipient` | Create Share Link Recipient |
| `Delete_Bundle` | Delete Share Link |
| `Delete_Bundle_Notification` | Delete Share Link Notification |
| `Find_Bundle` | Show Share Link |
| `Find_Bundle_Notification` | Show Share Link Notification |
| `List_Bundle` | List Share Links |
| `List_Bundle_Download` | List Share Link Downloads |
| `List_Bundle_Notification` | List Share Link Notifications |
| `List_Bundle_Recipient` | List Share Link Recipients |
| `List_Bundle_Registration` | List Share Link Registrations |
| `Update_Bundle` | Update Share Link |
| `Update_Bundle_Notification` | Update Share Link Notification |

#### User Accounts

| Tool | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| `Create_Group` | Create Group |
| `Create_Permission` | Create Permission |
| `Create_User` | Create User |
| `Delete_Group` | Delete Group |
| `Delete_Permission` | Delete Permission |
| `Delete_User` | Delete User |
| `Find_Group` | Show Group |
| `Find_User` | Show User |
| `List_Group` | List Groups |
| `List_Permission` | List Permissions |
| `List_User` | List Users |
| `Update_Group` | Update Group |
| `Update_User` | Update User |

## Authentication

The Files.com MCP uses API key authentication.

### Authenticate with an API Key

Authenticating with an API key is the recommended authentication method for most scenarios, and is
the method used in the examples on this site.

To use an API Key, first generate an API key from the [web
interface](https://www.files.com/docs/sdk-and-apis/api-keys) or [via the API or an
SDK](/python-mcp/resources/developers/api-keys).

Note that when using a user-specific API key, if the user is an administrator, you will have full
access to the entire API. If the user is not an administrator, you will only be able to access files
that user can access, and no access will be granted to site administration functions in the API.

Don't forget to replace the placeholder, `YOUR_API_KEY`, with your actual API key.

## Sort and Filter

Several of the Files.com API resources have list operations that return multiple instances of the
resource. The List operations can be sorted and filtered.

### Sorting

To sort the returned data, pass in the ```sort_by``` method argument.

Each resource supports a unique set of valid sort fields and can only be sorted by one field at a
time.

#### Special note about the List Folder Endpoint

For historical reasons, and to maintain compatibility
with a variety of other cloud-based MFT and EFSS services, Folders will always be listed before Files
when listing a Folder.  This applies regardless of the sorting parameters you provide.