Filesystem Context
Rank #5,655io.github.j0hanz/filesystem-context
π Read-only MCP server for secure filesystem exploration, searching, and analysis
What you can do with Filesystem Context
Filesystem Context is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by j0hanz. It ranks #5,655 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 24 GitHub stars. Filesystem Context is listed on Official MCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Dec 12, 2025 and most recently updated on Dec 12, 2025.
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 Filesystem Context 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 Filesystem Context
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install β the repository README is the authority.
Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.
Connect Filesystem Context and confirm it works
claude mcp add filesystem-context -- npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp[mcp_servers.filesystem-context]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"]Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-context": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings β Developer β Edit Config).
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-context": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"servers": {
"filesystem-context": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-context": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-context": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
]
}
}
}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.
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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Filesystem Contextyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Dec 12, 2025
- Latest version published
- Dec 12, 2025
- Version history
- 2 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet β purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Sep 27, 2026
- Official MCP βlisted since Apr 25, 2026 Β· still listed
Do you maintain Filesystem Context? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 1.0.9 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 0.1.0 | Nov 25, 2024 |
Ranks ahead of 138,741 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Filesystem Context?
- Filesystem Context is maintained by j0hanz, which publishes 13 MCP servers (230 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Filesystem Context listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes β Filesystem Context is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
- How many versions does Filesystem Context have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of Filesystem Context, most recently published on Dec 12, 2025.
- Where can I find the source code for Filesystem Context?
- The source code for Filesystem Context is hosted at github.com/j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp-server.
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