File system MCP

What is Filesys?

Filesys is a lightweight MCP server built with Python that allows an LLM to read and list files from a specified directory on your local machine securely.

How to use Filesys?

To use Filesys, clone the repository, install the dependencies, configure the directory in config/config.json, and start the server using python run.py. You can then interact with the server using the example client or any MCP-compatible client.

Key features of Filesys?

• Securely exposes file contents and metadata from a preconfigured directory.
• Provides endpoints for listing files and reading file contents.
• Validates paths to prevent directory traversal attacks.

Use cases of Filesys?

1. Listing files in a specific directory for LLM processing.
2. Reading file contents and metadata for analysis or processing.
3. Integrating with other applications that require file access through MCP protocol.

FAQ from Filesys?

• Is Filesys secure?

Yes! Filesys implements basic security measures to restrict file access to the configured directory.

• How do I customize the directory?

You can modify the config/config.json file to point to a different directory as needed.

• Can I contribute to Filesys?

Yes! Contributions are welcome. Fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.