Secure, sandboxed filesystem access enabling agents to list, read, write, create, move, delete, search files and directories within allowed paths.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install filesystem-mcpOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install filesystem-mcpβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/filesystem-mcp/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
πDocuments & NotesPlatforms
What Filesystem MCP Server can do for your AI workflow
Secure, sandboxed filesystem directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 3,806+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Filesystem MCP Server
Help me get started with Filesystem MCP Server
Explains what Filesystem MCP Server does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Filesystem MCP Server to secure, sandboxed filesystem access enabling agents to list, read, ...
Invokes Filesystem MCP Server with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Filesystem MCP Server in my documents & notes workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Filesystem MCP Server, with example commands for each scenario
Guides & tutorials for AI skills
Filesystem MCP Server extends your AI assistant with the ability to secure, sandboxed filesystem access enabling agents to list, read, write, create, move, delete, search files and directories within allowed paths. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Filesystem MCP Server as its underlying capability.
Filesystem MCP Server works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Filesystem MCP Server once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Filesystem MCP Server installs like any other MCP skill: drop the folder into `~/.claude/skills/filesystem-mcp/` for global access, or `.claude/skills/filesystem-mcp/` to keep it scoped to one project. After a quick restart of Claude, you can trigger it explicitly with `/filesystem-mcp`, or let the AI decide when it's the right tool for your request.
Filesystem MCP Server has been installed 3,806 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Documents & Notes category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/filesystem-mcp/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/filesystem-mcp/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /filesystem-mcp or let the AI discover it automatically.
Filesystem MCP Server supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Filesystem MCP Server is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Secure, sandboxed filesystem access enabling agents to list, read, write, create, move, delete, search files and directories within allowed paths.
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Automate my documents & notes tasks using Filesystem MCP Server
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Filesystem MCP Server to handle them automatically
MCP vs traditional plugins: what's the difference?
Filesystem MCP Server is categorized under Documents & Notes. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.