MCP Server S3 Download Files MCP Server

This repository provides an implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AWS S3, enabling AI models, particularly Large Language

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Server S3 Download Files MCP Server?

This repository provides an implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AWS S3, enabling AI models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), to

What you get

  • List S3 Buckets — Retrieve a list of available buckets in an AWS account
  • List Objects — Display objects within a specified bucket
  • File Download — Fetch the contents of specific objects, such as documents or other files
  • Secure Interaction — Provides a standardized, secure interface for AI models to interact with S3
  • MCP Ecosystem — Part of the Model Context Protocol ecosystem, supporting AI model integration with various data sources

Configuration and credentials

To use this server, developers need: - Python 3.10 or higher - Configured AWS credentials (Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, and Region) - uv package manager (recommended) or pip - Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol for AI application integration

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Server S3 Download Files MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-s3-download-files": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-s3-server"],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your-value",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "your-value",
        "AWS_DEFAULT_REGION": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

To use this server, developers need: - Python 3.10 or higher - Configured AWS credentials (Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, and Region) - uv package manager (recommended) or pip - Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol for AI application integration

VariableDescriptionRequired
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_IDCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
AWS_DEFAULT_REGIONConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

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Frequently asked questions

You need Python 3.10 or higher, configured AWS credentials (Access Key ID, Secret Access Key, and Region), the `uv` package manager (recommended) or pip, and familiarity with the Model Context Protocol.