rust-mcp-filesystem

Overview

Rust MCP Filesystem is a robust implementation of the Model Context Protocol for filesystem operations. Built entirely in Rust, it offers superior performance compared to the JavaScript-based alternative while maintaining compatibility. The server provides comprehensive file operations including advanced glob pattern matching, ZIP archive support, and configurable read-only access for security. Its lightweight design with no external dependencies makes it ideal for deployment across various environments.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• read_file

  Read the contents of a file

  Try:Read the contents of /path/to/file.txtTry:Show me what's in config.json
• write_file

  Write content to a file

  Try:Create a new file with contentTry:Update the log file with new entry
• list_files

  List files and directories in a path

  Try:List all files in the current directoryTry:Show me what's in /var/log
• create_directory

  Create a new directory

  Try:Create a new directory called 'backup'Try:Make folder structure /projects/newapp
• delete_file

  Delete a file

  Try:Remove temporary file /tmp/old.logTry:Delete the unused configuration
• delete_directory

  Delete a directory

  Try:Remove the old backup directoryTry:Clean up the temp folder
• glob

  Find files matching glob patterns

  Try:Find all .rs files in projectTry:Search for log files with pattern error-*.log
• create_zip

  Create a ZIP archive from files or directories

  Try:Create a ZIP archive of the project directoryTry:Compress these files into backup.zip
• extract_zip

  Extract files from a ZIP archive

  Try:Extract contents of archive.zip to current directoryTry:Unpack the downloaded package
• move_file

  Move a file to a new location

  Try:Move document to archives folderTry:Relocate config to proper directory
• copy_file

  Copy a file to a new location

  Try:Copy file to backup locationTry:Duplicate template for new project
• file_info

  Get metadata information about a file or directory

  Try:Show me details about this image fileTry:Get size and modification time of the document

Note: Tool names were inferred from the project description mentioning 'filesystem operations' and referencing the original JavaScript-based @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem, as the README doesn't explicitly list the tools. The specific to

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Installation

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://github.com/rust-mcp-stack/rust-mcp-filesystem/releases/download/v0.4.1/rust-mcp-filesystem-installer.sh | sh

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -c "irm https://github.com/rust-mcp-stack/rust-mcp-filesystem/releases/download/v0.4.1/rust-mcp-filesystem-installer.ps1 | iex"

brew install rust-mcp-stack/tap/rust-mcp-filesystem

cargo install rust-mcp-filesystem --locked

npm i -g @rustmcp/rust-mcp-filesystem@latest

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rust-mcp-filesystem": {
      "command": "rust-mcp-filesystem",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this server read-only by default?

Yes, the server starts with no write access by default to ensure safety. Write access must be explicitly configured.

Does it support Windows paths?

The server supports standard path formats and should work with Windows paths when properly formatted.

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