Bettermcpfileserver

A reimagined Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for filesystem access with privacy-preserving path aliases and an optimized API designed for large language models (LLMs) and AI assistants.

Features

• Privacy-Preserving Path Aliases: Maps user-friendly aliases to real filesystem paths, preventing exposure of sensitive directory structures (e.g., code/src/main.js instead of /Users/yourusername/projects/src/main.js).
• Optimized LLM-Friendly API: API is simplified and redesigned to be more intuitive for both AI models and developers.
• API with Only 6 Functions:
  1. writeFile: Create or update a file with specific content.
  2. readFileContent: Read the contents of a file.
  3. editFile: Make targeted changes to portions of a file.
  4. manageFile: Move, rename, copy, or delete a file.
  5. manageFolder: Create, rename, or delete a folder.
  6. searchFilesAndFolders: Search for files and folders using glob patterns.
• Grouped Functionality: Related operations are consolidated to reduce API complexity and surface area.
• Efficient Combined Operations: Designed to reduce round-trips and simplify common tasks.
• Concise, Purposeful API Descriptions: Clear and brief function descriptions for easy understanding.
• Optimized Search Functionality: Powerful search with optional metadata inclusion for efficiency.
• LLM-Oriented Design Philosophy: Focuses on simplicity, privacy, and efficiency, making it ideal for integration with AI assistants.
• MIT Licensed: Open source and free to use.

Pricing

• Open Source: Free to use under the MIT License.

Source

https://github.com/martinschlott/bettermcpfileserver