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Filesystem Context

MCP server · by j0hanz

Files & Storage npm v1.0.9

🔍 Read-only MCP server for secure filesystem exploration, searching, and analysis

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem-context": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Filesystem Context is listed in the Files & Storage category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Filesystem Context MCP server?

Filesystem Context is an MCP server by j0hanz. 🔍 Read-only MCP server for secure filesystem exploration, searching, and analysis

How do I install Filesystem Context?

Install it with: npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Filesystem Context free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/j0hanz/filesystem-context-mcp-server. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Filesystem Context?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.