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@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, struc…

File System
Install Command
npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp
Claude Desktop Config
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "j0hanz-filesystem-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp is a community MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude to a local filesystem mcp server that lets llms and ai agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. built for reliable, struc…. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. This lets Claude read, write, and organize files as part of any automated workflow.

About @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

Overview

A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, structured, and controlled filesystem interaction.

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Topics

mcp, model-context-protocol, mcp-server, filesystem, file-management, file-operations, grep, glob, diff, patch, search, security, server, stdio, sse, typescript, nodejs, llm, cli

Who Should Use @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp?

  • 1Search and retrieve information using natural language
  • 2Give Claude read/write access to files and folders on your machine
  • 3Automate file organization, renaming, and batch processing tasks
  • 4Let AI assistants generate, edit, and manage project files

How to Install @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

  1. 1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
  2. 2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
  3. 3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp Compares

It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.
It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.

Tags

filesystemfile-managementfile-operationsgrepglobdiffpatchsearchsecurityserver

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