mcp-filesystem
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Advanced filesystem operations with strict security boundaries for AI agents
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
WORKSPACE_ROOTClaude Code
claude mcp add --env WORKSPACE_ROOT= mcp-filesystem -- npx @ai-capabilities-suite/mcp-filesystem
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If the button doesn't open Cursor, use the JSON below — Cursor accepts the same mcpServers config.
VS Code
code --add-mcp '{"name":"mcp-filesystem","command":"npx","args":["@ai-capabilities-suite/mcp-filesystem"],"env":{"WORKSPACE_ROOT":""}}'
JSON
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@ai-capabilities-suite/mcp-filesystem"
],
"env": {
"WORKSPACE_ROOT": ""
}
}
}
}
Environment variables are listed by name only — fill in your own values. Entries never carry secrets.