Filesystem MCP 🌐

Filesystem MCP 🌐

Node.js Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing secure, relative filesystem access for AI agents like Cline/Claude.

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Filesystem MCP 🌐

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Welcome to the Filesystem MCP repository! This project provides a Node.js Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to offer secure, relative filesystem access for AI agents such as Cline and Claude.

Table of Contents

Features ✨

  • Secure Access: Ensures that AI agents interact with the filesystem in a safe manner.
  • Relative Paths: Simplifies the process of accessing files without needing absolute paths.
  • Support for AI Agents: Specifically designed to work with Cline and Claude.
  • Built with Node.js: Utilizes the power of Node.js for efficient server-side operations.
  • TypeScript Support: Offers type safety and improved developer experience.

Installation ⚙️

To get started with the Filesystem MCP server, follow these simple steps:

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/Tabeeh/filesystem-mcp.git
    cd filesystem-mcp
    
  2. Install Dependencies: Make sure you have Node.js installed. Then run:

    npm install
    
  3. Download the Latest Release: You can find the latest release here. Download the appropriate file and execute it.

Usage 🚀

To start the server, run the following command:

npm start

Example Configuration

You can configure the server by modifying the config.json file. Here’s an example configuration:

{
  "port": 3000,
  "secure": true,
  "allowedAgents": ["Cline", "Claude"]
}

Making Requests

Once the server is running, you can make requests to access the filesystem. Here’s an example using curl:

curl -X GET http://localhost:3000/files/path/to/your/file

Error Handling

The server returns appropriate HTTP status codes and messages for various error scenarios. For example:

  • 404 Not Found: The requested file does not exist.
  • 403 Forbidden: Access to the file is denied.

API Documentation 📚

The Filesystem MCP server exposes a simple API for interacting with the filesystem. Here are the main endpoints:

GET /files/{path}

Retrieves the contents of a file at the specified relative path.

  • Parameters:

    • path: The relative path to the file.
  • Response:

    • 200 OK: Returns the file contents.
    • 404 Not Found: File does not exist.
    • 403 Forbidden: Access denied.

POST /files/{path}

Creates or updates a file at the specified relative path.

  • Parameters:

    • path: The relative path to the file.
  • Body:

    • content: The content to write to the file.
  • Response:

    • 201 Created: File created successfully.
    • 400 Bad Request: Invalid request.

Contributing 🤝

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to help improve the Filesystem MCP, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a new branch:
    git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
    
  3. Make your changes.
  4. Commit your changes:
    git commit -m "Add some feature"
    
  5. Push to the branch:
    git push origin feature/YourFeature
    
  6. Open a pull request.

License 📜

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact 📫

For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

  • Author: Your Name
  • Email: your.email@example.com

For the latest updates, releases, and documentation, visit our Releases section.

Happy coding! 🎉

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