How do I connect Filesystem MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `filesystem-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.

Is Filesystem MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Filesystem MCP Server do?

Filesystem MCP Server documents 16 tools to the agent, including analyze_dependencies, analyze_imports, analyze_project. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Filesystem MCP

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by sandraschi

FastMCP 3.2.0+ server plus webapp for comprehensive file system operations, Git repository management, Docker container control, and developer tools for Claude Desktop integration.

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$filesystem-mcp

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fastmcp-3mcp-serverwebapp

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16 of 16 tools

Documented tools (16)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

analyze_dependencies

Analyze project dependencies from package managers

analyze_imports

Analyze Python import statements and dependencies

analyze_project

Detect project type, frameworks, and structure

calculate_directory_size

, findduplicatefiles, findlargefiles

check_file_sizes

Analyze file sizes and identify large files

detect_duplicates

Find duplicate files by content hash

edit_file

Precise text replacement with context validation and advanced matching.

file_ops

Comprehensive file management (readfile, writefile, editfile, movefile, undoedit).

find_empty_directories

, comparefiles, readmultiplefiles

find_symbols

Search for function/class definitions and usages

find_todos

Find TODO/FIXME comments in codebase

move_file

, readfilelines, searchfiles

run_linter

Execute code linting (ruff, flake8, eslint)

undo_edit

Reverts the most recent edit to a file by restoring its .bak backup.

validate_config

Validate configuration files (JSON/YAML/TOML/INI)

validate_json

Parse and validate JSON files with structure analysis

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FAQ

Questions about Filesystem MCP Server

How do I connect Filesystem MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `filesystem-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop as compatible clients.
Is Filesystem MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Filesystem MCP Server do?: Filesystem MCP Server documents 16 tools to the agent, including analyze_dependencies, analyze_imports, analyze_project. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.