File Operations MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides enhanced file operation capabilities with streaming, patching, and change tracking support.

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What is the File Operations MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides enhanced file operation capabilities with streaming, patching, and change tracking support.

What you get

  • Basic File Operations — Copy, read, write, move, and delete files
  • Directory Operations — Create, remove, and copy directories
  • File Watching — Monitor files and directories for changes
  • Change Tracking — Track and query file operation history
  • Streaming Support — Handle large files efficiently with streaming
  • HTTP Interface — Streamable HTTP interface with Server-Sent Events (SSE)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use File Operations to Building.”
  • “Use File Operations to Linting.”
  • “Use File Operations to Formatting.”

Frequently asked questions

It supports two modes: stdio transport for direct integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop, and HTTP transport with SSE for remote connections and web applications.