File System Access

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Enables file system access to read local files with optional API key authentication, providing a simple interface for analyzing and working with file content wi

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Enables file system access to read local files with optional API key authentication, providing a simple interface for analyzing and working with file content without manual uploads.

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A file system Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables file reading capabilities.

Installation

You can run this package directly using npx:

npx -y @bunas/fs-mcp@latest

Usage with API Key

You can provide an API key when running the package:

npx -y @bunas/fs-mcp@latest --API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

The API key can also be provided as an environment variable:

API_KEY="your_api_key_here" npx -y @bunas/fs-mcp@latest

Features

Seamless file reading via MCP
Command-line API key configuration

from github.com/bunasq/fs

Install File System Access in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor

Recommended · one command, every IDE

unyly install file-system-access

Installs into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.

First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh

Or configure manually

Run in your terminal:

claude mcp add file-system-access -- npx -y @bunas/fs-mcp

Step-by-step: how to install File System Access

Install File System Access in Claude Desktop Install File System Access in Claude Code Install File System Access in Cursor Install File System Access in VS Code

FAQ

Is File System Access MCP free?

Yes, File System Access MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does File System Access need an API key?

No, File System Access runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is File System Access hosted or self-hosted?

Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.

How do I install File System Access in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open File System Access on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.

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