File System Operations

by codyde

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Provides file system operations for reading, creating, and listing files on the local file system, with performance monitoring through Sentry integration.

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Author: codyde
Repository: codyde/mcp-file-tool
Categories: AI, Design, Developer Tools, File Management, Frontend, Infrastructure
Tags: #integration

- Create Files: Create new files with specified content
- Read Files: Read the contents of existing files
- List Directory Contents: List files and directories with detailed information
- Performance Monitoring: Built-in Sentry integration for error tracking and performance monitoring

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name File System Operations

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 -y
- Argument 2 @highlight/mcp-server
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Start the MCP File Server:

node src/index.js

The server communicates through stdin/stdout using the MCP protocol.

- SENTRY_DSN: Sentry Data Source Name for error tracking (optional)

`createfile`

Creates a new file at the specified path with the provided content. Parameters: filePath (string), content (string)

`readfile`

Reads the content of a file at the specified path. Parameters: filePath (string)

`listfiles`

Lists files and directories at the specified path. Parameters: path (string)

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "file system operations": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "cmd"
}

MCP File Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation providing file system operations through a standardized interface.

Overview

The MCP File Server enables AI models to perform file operations on the local file system through a standardized API. It's built using the Model Context Protocol SDK and provides tools for reading, creating, and listing files.

Features

Installation

npm install

Usage

Start the MCP File Server:

node src/index.js

The server communicates through stdin/stdout using the MCP protocol.

Available Tools

createfile

Creates a new file at the specified path with the provided content.

Parameters:
- filePath: Path where the file should be created
- content: Content to write to the file

Returns:
- Success message with file path and size information

readfile

Reads the content of a file at the specified path.

Parameters:
- filePath: Path to the file to read

Returns:
- The content of the file

listfiles

Lists files and directories at the specified path.

Parameters:
- path: Directory path to list contents from

Returns:
- A markdown table containing file names, sizes, and types

Environment Variables

- SENTRY_DSN: Sentry Data Source Name for error tracking (optional)

Dependencies

- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk: The MCP SDK package
- zod: Schema validation
- @sentry/node: Error tracking and performance monitoring

Examples

Examples of how to call these tools through the MCP protocol:

{
  "name": "createfile",
  "params": {
    "filePath": "example/test.txt",
    "content": "Hello, world!"
  }
}

{
  "name": "readfile",
  "params": {
    "filePath": "example/test.txt"
  }
}

{
  "name": "listfiles",
  "params": {
    "path": "example"
  }
}

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