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MCP configv1.0.0

Let Claude Desktop read one folder (MCP config)

An example MCP configuration that gives Claude Desktop access to a single folder on your computer, and nothing else.

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What it is

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets Claude use tools on your computer. This config runs the official filesystem server (@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem on npm) limited to one folder you choose. Claude can then read, create and edit files in that folder only. Use a folder made for this, not your whole Documents folder.

How to install

  1. Install Node.js (the LTS version) from nodejs.org. This provides npx.
  2. Create a folder for Claude to use, for example Documents/AI-Shared.
  3. In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json.
  4. Paste the config for your system (Mac or Windows) and replace YOUR-NAME and the folder path with your own.
  5. Save the file, then quit Claude Desktop completely and open it again.
  6. Test it: ask Claude "What files are in my AI-Shared folder?"

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