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fast-filesystem-mcp

by efforthye · TypeScript · ★ 49

A high-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides secure filesystem access for Claude and other AI assistants.

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Install

npx -y github:efforthye/fast-filesystem-mcp

Claude Desktop config

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fast-filesystem-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github:efforthye/fast-filesystem-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the README

Advanced filesystem operations for Claude Desktop with large file handling capabilities and Claude-optimized features. Add to your Claude Desktop config. - **Basic setup** - **With backup files enabled** Control backup file creation behavior. - (default): Disables backup file creation to reduce clutter - : Creates backup files before modifications **Note**: Backup files are created with timestamps (e.g., ) to prevent data loss during edits. The MCP server uses a safe logging system that prevents JSON-RPC communication errors. - or : Enable debug logging to stderr - : Write logs to fil…
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