Save Filesystem MCP
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Save Filesystem MCP

A simple file system MCP service that allows creating, reading, updating, and deleting files in a specified root folder, aiming to provide file operation capabilities for Claude.
2 points
9.4K

What is Filesystem MCP?

Filesystem MCP is a Model Context Protocol server specifically designed to manage file operations under a specified root directory. It allows AI assistants such as Claude to interact with the local file system in a secure and controllable manner.

How to use Filesystem MCP?

You need to configure the Claude client to connect to this MCP server and specify a working directory as the root directory for file operations.

Use cases

It is particularly useful when you need Claude to help write, modify, or manage code files, documents, or other content in a specific directory. For example, developing small projects or writing game code.

Main features

File operations
Supports creating, reading, updating, and deleting files under the specified directory.
Security sandbox
Restricts file operations to be performed only within the configured root directory.
Claude integration
Designed specifically for use with the Claude AI assistant.
Advantages
Provides a secure file operation environment, restricted to the specified directory.
Easy to use, only requires configuring a root directory.
Seamlessly integrates with Claude, facilitating AI-assisted development.
Limitations
Security is not fully guaranteed (mentioned in the warning).
Requires a Node.js 12+ environment.
Can only manage a single specified directory.

How to use

Install Node.js
Ensure that you have installed Node.js 12 or a higher version.
Modify Claude configuration
Edit the Claude configuration file and add the MCP server configuration.
Specify the working directory
Specify the root directory path that Claude can access in the configuration.
Start Claude
Restart the Claude application for the configuration to take effect.

Usage examples

Developing a small game
Let Claude help create a simple web game.
Document editing
Let Claude help edit Markdown documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to specify a root directory?
How can I confirm that the MCP server is running?
Can I use multiple working directories simultaneously?

Related resources

Node.js official website
Download and install Node.js.
Claude documentation
Claude MCP configuration guide.
GitHub repository
Filesystem MCP source code.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "save-filesystem-mcp": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "PATH_TO_FOLDER/save-filesystem-mcp/build/index.js",
                "ABSOLUTE_FOLDER_FOR_CLAUDE_TO_WORK_WITH"
            ]
        }
    }
}
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