fast_search_files
Search files by name or content
How to use it
fast_search_files is exposed by the Fast Filesystem MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the fast_search_files tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Fast Filesystem MCP
npm install -g fast-filesystem-mcpOther tools in Fast Filesystem MCP (29)
Delete specific lines
Execute multiple file operations in sequence
Create compressed archives (tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2)
Copy files and directories with advanced options
Create directories recursively
Delete files and directories with protection
Safe block editing with exact string matching
Batch block editing for multiple precise changes
Precise line-based file editing with multiple modes
Edit multiple sections in a single operation
Extract compressed archives with options
Extract specific lines or ranges from files
Find large files in directories
Get directory tree structure
Check disk usage information
Get detailed file information
Stream-based writing for large files
List allowed directories
List directory contents with pagination
Move/rename files and directories safely
Read files with chunking support
Read multiple files simultaneously with sequential reading support
Advanced code search with ripgrep integration
Advanced directory synchronization with multiple modes
Write or modify files
Insert content after specified line
Insert content before specified line
Replace text or entire lines
Replace multiple lines at once