Model Context Protocol server for folder operations and file system access
Most file and storage access work still happens through a UI a human drives. Folder MCP MCP server moves it into the conversation instead. Model Context Protocol server for folder operations and file system access.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for reading and analyzing folder structures, enabling LLMs to interact with local file systems safely and efficiently.
folder-mcp was created for a simple but powerful purpose: take your local folder and make it accessible to Large Language Models (LLMs) running anywhere. You don't need to upload your files to the cloud or use a third-party service.
npm on npm is all you need. Most clients run it directly, so configuration is a few lines and a restart.
The server publishes 1 tool. What each one is for:
Dependencies — The Dependencies tool exposed by this serverPlenty of file and storage access servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. Folder MCP's toolset — Dependencies — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by okets; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.
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| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Dependencies | The Dependencies tool exposed by this server. |
{
"mcpServers": {
"folder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "npm"]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.
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