Python Mcp
Local-only Python MCP server for the Files.com API.
Install
registry version 1.0.104
Python
uvx files-com-mcpPython
uvx files-com-mcp@1.0.104
Setup by client
Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp@1.0.104"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.
terminal
claude mcp add --env FILES_COM_API_KEY=<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY> python-mcp -- uvx files-com-mcp
claude mcp add --env FILES_COM_API_KEY=<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY> python-mcp -- uvx files-com-mcp@1.0.104
Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp@1.0.104"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}{
"servers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp@1.0.104"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.
mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"python-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"files-com-mcp@1.0.104"
],
"env": {
"FILES_COM_API_KEY": "<YOUR_FILES_COM_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.
Environment variables
Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.
FILES_COM_API_KEYrequired secret — Files.com API key used by the local MCP server to authenticate API requests.FILES_COM_LOCAL_ROOT— Optional absolute path to an existing local directory. Restricts uploads and downloads to that directory and its children. Omit or leave empty to allow any local path accessible to the server.
About this server
Distributed as Python, listed under Files & Storage. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Python Mcp?
Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Python Mcp free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/Files-com/files-mcp. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.
Which clients support Python Mcp?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.
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