# MCP Filesystem Python

> Use this tool when you need to securely browse and search files in a specified directory, with protection against path traversal attacks and support for ignoring files specified in .gitignore. It provides a read-only interface for accessing files, ensuring data integrity and security. Ideal for use cases where file exploration and discovery are required, such as data analysis or content management, with inputs including directory paths and search queries, and outputs including file listings and search results.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/gary109-mcp-filesystem-python  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gary109-mcp-filesystem-python

## Description

A secure, read-only MCP server for browsing and searching files in a specified directory with path traversal protection and .gitignore support.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **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/v3o2mx74d3)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/gary109/mcp-filesystem-python>

## 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": "gary109-mcp-filesystem-python"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gary109-mcp-filesystem-python` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/gary109-mcp-filesystem-python/pull`

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