@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, struc…

Security

Install Command

npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

Claude Desktop Config

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

@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp is a community MCP server that connects AI assistants like Claude to a local filesystem mcp server that lets llms and ai agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. built for reliable, struc…. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Security teams can leverage it to run checks and gather intelligence through natural-language prompts.

About @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

Overview

A local filesystem MCP server that lets LLMs and AI agents read, write, search, diff, patch, and manage files safely and efficiently. Built for reliable, structured, and controlled filesystem interaction.

Topics

mcp, model-context-protocol, mcp-server, filesystem, file-management, file-operations, grep, glob, diff, patch, search, security, server, stdio, sse, typescript, nodejs, llm, cli

Who Should Use @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp?

1Search and retrieve information using natural language
2Run security scans and vulnerability checks from your AI assistant
3Automate compliance checks and audit log reviews
4Integrate threat intelligence feeds into your AI workflow

How to Install @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.