Filex MCP server
Self-hosted file manager with a built-in MCP server for local disks, S3, SFTP, WebDAV, FTP and SMB
Also known as BRF-Tech/filex
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What is Filex MCP?
Filex is an MCP server. Self-hosted file manager with a built-in MCP server for local disks, S3, SFTP, WebDAV, FTP and SMB.
How to install Filex MCP
Formats verified 10 Nov 2026Install Filex MCP in Claude Code
$ claude mcp add --transport http filex https://{host}/api/ai/mcpInstall Filex MCP in Cursor
~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"filex": {
"url": "https://{host}/api/ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install Filex MCP in VS Code
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"filex": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://{host}/api/ai/mcp"
}
}
}Install Filex MCP in Codex
~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.filex]
url = "https://{host}/api/ai/mcp"Install Filex MCP in Gemini CLI
~/.gemini/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"filex": {
"httpUrl": "https://{host}/api/ai/mcp"
}
}
}No environment variables or API keys required.Setup guides:Claude CodeCursorVS CodeClaude Desktop
Filex MCP questions
How do I add Filex MCP to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http filex https://{host}/api/ai/mcp in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.
How do I add Filex MCP to Cursor?
Open ~/.cursor/mcp.json and add the server under mcpServers, using the Cursor config shown in the install section above.