Files
About
Sandboxed local filesystem: read, search, edit, copy, archive, and safely manage files.
Use this server
Add it to your MCP client. The catalogue lists this config verbatim from its source — it does not run, download, or vouch for the server. Review the command before you run it.
Transportstdio (runs a local command)
Env vars
FS_ROOTS FS_READONLYClaude Code
claude mcp add --env FS_ROOTS= --env FS_READONLY= files -- npx @abhishekmcp/files
Cursor
If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"files","command":"npx","args":["@abhishekmcp/files"],"env":{"FS_ROOTS":"","FS_READONLY":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "",
"FS_READONLY": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.