Files MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Files in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add abhishekkumar2021-files -e FS_ROOTS=... -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/files

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abhishekkumar2021-files": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@abhishekmcp/files"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FS_ROOTS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add abhishekkumar2021-files -e GIT_ROOTS=... -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/git

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abhishekkumar2021-files": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@abhishekmcp/git"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GIT_ROOTS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add abhishekkumar2021-files -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/github

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abhishekkumar2021-files": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@abhishekmcp/github"
      ]
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add abhishekkumar2021-files -e HTTP_ALLOW_HOSTS=... -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/http

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abhishekkumar2021-files": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@abhishekmcp/http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HTTP_ALLOW_HOSTS": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Files MCP server do?

Sandboxed local filesystem: read, search, edit, copy, archive, and safely manage files.

Is the Files MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Files run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Files to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add abhishekkumar2021-files -e FS_ROOTS=... -- npx -y @abhishekmcp/files

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