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Secure file operations with configurable access controls. Allows Claude to read, write, and manage files within specified directories with safety guardrails.

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Installation 
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/directory
Note: Replace placeholder values (e.g., connection strings, paths) with your own configuration.

How to add to Claude Code

  1. Open Claude Code settings

    Run claude config or edit ~/.claude/config.json

  2. Add the MCP server configuration 
    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
              "-y",
              "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
              "/path/to/allowed/directory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

    Update the placeholder values above with your actual configuration.

  3. Restart Claude Code

    The MCP server will now be available in your sessions

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