MCP File Manager
by adithyenkandasamy
Local file management server for listing, reading, and searching files via Python FastMCP.
What it does
MCP File Manager is a utility server that grants AI models safe, structured access to a local filesystem. It enables the AI to explore directory structures, read file contents, and locate specific files across a workspace, making it ideal for document analysis and project management tasks.
Tools
list_files: Lists files and directories in a specified path.read_file: Reads the full text content of a specific file.file_info: Retrieves metadata including size and modification time for a file.search_files: Performs a recursive search for filenames containing a specific keyword.
Installation
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"file-manager": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/MCP-file-managment",
"run",
"main.py"
]
}
}
}
Supported hosts
- Claude Desktop
Choose your AI client and follow the steps below.
Claude Desktop
{"mcpServers": {"file-manager": {"command": "uv", "args": ["--directory", "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/MCP-file-managment", "run", "main.py"]}}}Related Apps
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