# File Time Search MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to efficiently search for files based on specific timestamps, enabling you to find files within restricted directories using glob patterns and time range filters. It solves problems of file discovery and organization by providing pagination for easy browsing of results. The tool accepts timestamp and directory inputs, and outputs a list of matching files, making it ideal for use cases requiring precise file retrieval.

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

## Description

Enables searching for files based on creation or modification timestamps within restricted root directories. It supports glob pattern matching, time range filtering, and pagination for efficient file discovery.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.97
- **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/v5sgaynz24)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/OtterBub/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": "otterbub-file-search-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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