File Search Tool
Verified IntegrationClient Configuration
— Connect File Search Tool to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds{
"mcpServers": {
"file-search-tool": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-file-search-tool"
],
"env": {}
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).System Overview
Enables regex-based searching of file content across various file types via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
7/23/2026
Open Source
stdio / SSE RPC
Frequently Asked Questions
Architecture and operational details for File Search Tool
The tool allows you to restrict access to specific directories using allowed paths and exclude paths. It also provides path masking capabilities to protect sensitive information. However, be aware that it is designed for local, personal use and lacks built-in authentication or encryption.
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