Filesystem MCP Server for Codex
Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations.
What it adds
Node.js server implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for filesystem operations.
developer workflow
Get set up
- Run the install command below to register the server with Codex.
- Restart Codex or start a new thread so the tools load.
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystemReview before running
Before you install
Compatibility & limitations
Documented for ChatGPT desktop app, Codex CLI, Codex IDE extension
Cursor: Not confirmed for Cursor.
This listing is based on source documentation. We have not installed or runtime-tested this asset.
How it fits together
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Reviewed 2026-09-20. Source revision: main (mutable; commit not pinned).