# file_reader_mcp

> file_reader_mcp — ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool. Use this tool when you need to access and manage local files, specifically for listing files in directories on the Desktop. It solves problems related to file discovery and retrieval, providing a straightforward interface for reading file information. The file_reader_mcp tool takes directory paths as input and outputs a list of files, making it ideal for use cases that require file inventory and organization.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool

## Description

An MCP server for reading files from the local filesystem. Currently supports listing files in directories on the Desktop.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-30

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/zrs7697r2s)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/Ggowda2004/FIle_reader_MCP_tool>

## 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": "ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ggowda2004-file-reader-mcp-tool/pull`

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