Filesystem MCP

edit_file

Make selective edits to one or more files using advanced pattern matching and formatting options. Supports insertion, deletion, and replacement with indentation preservation and diff output. Recommended for modifying existing files, especially for complex changes or when precise control is needed.

copy_items

Copy multiple specified files/directories.

list_files

List files/directories. Can optionally include stats and list recursively.

move_items

Move or rename multiple specified files/directories.

stat_items

Get detailed status information for multiple specified paths.

chmod_items

Change permissions mode for multiple specified files/directories (POSIX-style).

chown_items

Change owner (UID) and group (GID) for multiple specified files/directories.

delete_items

Delete multiple specified files or directories.

read_content

Read content from multiple specified files.

search_files

Search for a regex pattern within files in a specified directory (read-only).

write_content

Write or append content to multiple specified files (creating directories if needed). NOTE: For modifying existing files, prefer using 'edit_file' or 'replace_content' for better performance, especially with large files. Use 'write_content' primarily for creating new files or complete overwrites.

replace_content

Replace content within files across multiple specified paths.

create_directories

Create multiple specified directories (including intermediate ones).