Files
Rank #65,205io.github.Abhishekkumar2021/files
Sandboxed local filesystem: read, search, edit, copy, archive, and safely manage files.
What you can do with Files
Files is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Abhishekkumar2021. It ranks #65,205 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Files is listed on Official MCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Jun 28, 2026 and most recently updated on Jun 28, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What Files can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using Files
The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.
Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- FS_ROOTS · required
- FS_READONLY · optional
Connect Files and confirm it works
claude mcp add files -e "FS_ROOTS=<your FS_ROOTS>" -e "FS_READONLY=<your FS_READONLY>" -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/filesReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.files]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@abhishekmcp/files"]
[mcp_servers.files.env]
FS_ROOTS = "<your FS_ROOTS>"
FS_READONLY = "<your FS_READONLY>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "<your FS_ROOTS>",
"FS_READONLY": "<your FS_READONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "<your FS_ROOTS>",
"FS_READONLY": "<your FS_READONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"files": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "<your FS_ROOTS>",
"FS_READONLY": "<your FS_READONLY>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "<your FS_ROOTS>",
"FS_READONLY": "<your FS_READONLY>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"files": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@abhishekmcp/files"
],
"env": {
"FS_ROOTS": "<your FS_ROOTS>",
"FS_READONLY": "<your FS_READONLY>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Jun 28, 2026
- Latest version published
- Jun 28, 2026
- Version history
- 2 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Jun 28, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain Files? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.2.0 | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Jun 28, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Files?
- Files is maintained by Abhishekkumar2021, which publishes 12 MCP servers (9 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Files listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Files is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
- How many versions does Files have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Files, most recently published on Jun 28, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Files?
- The source code for Files is hosted at github.com/Abhishekkumar2021/mcp-suite.
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