Folder MCP Server

Model Context Protocol server for folder operations and file system access

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What is the Folder MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol server for folder operations and file system access

The short version

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.

  • Read files from specified folders with path validation
  • Security checks to prevent directory traversal attacks
  • Support for various file types and encodings
  • List all files in a folder recursively
  • Search files by name patterns (glob support)
  • Get folder information and metadata

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How to install the Folder MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "folder-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "C:\\Path\\To\\folder-mcp\\dist\\mcp-server.js",
        "C:\\Path\\To\\folder-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Folder MCP to Dependencies.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol server for folder operations and file system access Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.