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File Tools MCP server

dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools

Filesystem access for legacy non-UTF-8 files: detects encodings like CP1251, KOI8-R and GBK, preserves them on write, and handles BOM and line endings.

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Source code

Install File Tools in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools/releases/download/v4.6.2/mcp-file-tools_windows_amd64.exe
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-file-tools_windows_amd64.exe and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools/releases/download/v4.6.2/mcp-file-tools_windows_arm64.exe
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-file-tools_windows_arm64.exe and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools/releases/download/v4.6.2/mcp-file-tools_linux_amd64
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-file-tools_linux_amd64 and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools/releases/download/v4.6.2/mcp-file-tools_linux_arm64
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download mcp-file-tools_linux_arm64 and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the File Tools MCP server do?

Filesystem access for legacy non-UTF-8 files: detects encodings like CP1251, KOI8-R and GBK, preserves them on write, and handles BOM and line endings.

Is the File Tools 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 File Tools run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add File Tools to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools/releases/download/v4.6.2/mcp-file-tools_windows_amd64.exe

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