# File Search MCP

> Use this tool when you need to quickly locate specific files or content within large codebases, and it solves problems such as inefficient manual searching and information overload. The File Search MCP takes in search queries and directory paths as input, and outputs relevant file results with filtering and visualization options. It is particularly useful when working with complex projects and massive directories, allowing for rapid discovery of required files and code snippets.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/elad12390-file-search-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elad12390-file-search-mcp

## Description

Enables blazingly fast file and content searching in large codebases using ripgrep, with intelligent filtering, fuzzy finding, and directory tree visualization while respecting .gitignore and avoiding common bloat directories.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.98
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ayz5yonwqf)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/elad12390/file-search-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "elad12390-file-search-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elad12390-file-search-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/elad12390-file-search-mcp/pull`

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