MCP Tool Reference

FILESYSTEM TOOLS

12 tools from the Filesystem MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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READ TOOLS

7

get_file_info Retrieve detailed metadata about a file or directory list_allowed_directories Returns the list of directories the server can access list_directory Get a detailed listing of files and directories read_media_file Read an image or audio file read_multiple_files Read the contents of multiple files simultaneously read_text_file Read complete contents of a file as text search_files Recursively search for files and directories

WRITE TOOLS

4

create_directory Create a new directory or ensure it exists edit_file Make selective edits using advanced pattern matching move_file Move or rename files and directories write_file Create a new file or overwrite an existing file

OTHER TOOLS

1

directory_tree Get a recursive tree view of files and directories

ENFORCE POLICIES ON FILESYSTEM

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

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