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File Search Tool

Verified Integration
Author: @RJTPPCategory: ServerApplication
JSON-RPC 2.0
Protocol Standard
Sub-second
Execution Latency
Active
Operational Status

Client 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": {}
    }
  }
}
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).
Architecture & Capabilities

System Overview

Enables regex-based searching of file content across various file types via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Indexed Date

7/23/2026

License

Open Source

Protocol Layer

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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