Fast Filesystem MCP Server

Fast Filesystem MCP Server - Advanced file operations with Auto-Chunking, Sequential Reading, complex file operations (copy, move, delete, batch

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What is the Fast Filesystem MCP Server?

Fast Filesystem MCP Server - Advanced file operations with Auto-Chunking, Sequential Reading, complex file operations (copy, move, delete, batch, compress)

The short version

Advanced filesystem operations for Claude Desktop with large file handling capabilities and Claude-optimized features.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
fast_read_fileRead files with chunking support
fast_read_multiple_filesRead multiple files simultaneously with sequential reading support
fast_write_fileWrite or modify files
fast_large_write_fileStream-based writing for large files
fast_get_file_infoGet detailed file information
fast_copy_fileCopy files and directories with advanced options
fast_move_fileMove/rename files and directories safely
fast_delete_fileDelete files and directories with protection
fast_batch_file_operationsExecute multiple file operations in sequence
fast_compress_filesCreate compressed archives (tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2)
fast_extract_archiveExtract compressed archives with options
fast_sync_directoriesAdvanced directory synchronization with multiple modes
fast_edit_filePrecise line-based file editing with multiple modes
fast_edit_blockSafe block editing with exact string matching
fast_edit_blocksBatch block editing for multiple precise changes
fast_edit_multiple_blocksEdit multiple sections in a single operation
fast_extract_linesExtract specific lines or ranges from files
fast_list_directoryList directory contents with pagination
fast_create_directoryCreate directories recursively
fast_get_directory_treeGet directory tree structure
fast_search_filesSearch files by name or content
fast_search_codeAdvanced code search with ripgrep integration
fast_find_large_filesFind large files in directories
fast_get_disk_usageCheck disk usage information
fast_list_allowed_directoriesList allowed directories

How to install the Fast Filesystem MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fast-filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "fast-filesystem-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Fast Filesystem MCP to fast edit file.”
  • “Use Fast Filesystem MCP to fast edit block.”
  • “Use Fast Filesystem MCP to fast edit blocks.”

Frequently asked questions

Fast Filesystem MCP Server - Advanced file operations with Auto-Chunking, Sequential Reading, complex file operations (copy, move, delete, batch, compress) Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.