Files
Rank #53,746io.github.Abhishekkumar2021/files
Sandboxed local filesystem: read, search, edit, copy, archive, and safely manage files.
Files is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by Abhishekkumar2021. It ranks #53,746 of 132,113 servers tracked 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.
Ranks ahead of 78,367 of 132,113 servers on MCP Toplist.
Use Files
Requires user-supplied configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.
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.
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Abhishekkumar2021
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.2.0 | Jun 28, 2026 |
| 0.1.0 | Jun 28, 2026 |
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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