AI Agent for MCPIgnore Filesystem
Enhance your data security and control file access seamlessly with the MCPIgnore Filesystem integration. Leverage fine-grained permission rules via .mcpignore files, ensuring only authorized files are accessible to your MCP clients. Empower your Claude, Cline, and Cursor workflows with enterprise-grade data protection while maintaining full usability and compliance.
Granular File Access Control
Set precise file and directory access rules with .mcpignore patterns, modeled after .gitignore syntax. Instantly block or allow file operations for MCP client tools, protecting sensitive data while supporting essential workflows. Perfect for modern data security and compliance needs.
- Pattern-Based Blocking.
- Use .mcpignore to block read, write, and edit operations on files and folders with powerful pattern matching.
- Directory-Level Management.
- Apply unique ignore rules per directory, mirroring real-world team structures and security boundaries.
- Search & Discovery.
- Allow safe searching and directory tree exploration without exposing sensitive file contents.
- Metadata Protection.
- Restrict access to file metadata and information based on your ignore policies.
Seamless Integration with MCP Clients
Integrate effortlessly with Claude, Cline, and Cursor. Just update your MCP client configuration to connect with the MCPIgnore Filesystem server and enjoy instant protection for your most sensitive files across all your productivity tools.
- Multi-Client Support.
- Works out-of-the-box with Claude, Cline, and Cursor for unified access control.
- Simple Configuration.
- Just add the server details to your client config JSON for instant activation.
- Consistent Security.
- Enforces the same rules across all AI clients for reliable compliance and peace of mind.
Developer-Friendly & Open Source
Leverage an MIT-licensed and actively maintained project. Easily customize, contribute, or extend the MCPIgnore Filesystem to fit your enterprise or personal security needs.
- MIT Licensed.
- Open source and free to use in any project, with clear licensing.
- Community Driven.
- Contributions welcomed via GitHub for new features and improvements.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Filesystem MCPignore MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Filesystem MCPignore MCP integration:
- read_file
Read the contents of a specific file from the filesystem, subject to access restrictions.
- read_multiple_files
Read the contents of multiple files at once, subject to .mcpignore rules.
- write_file
Write or save data to a file, creating or overwriting as needed.
- edit_file
Modify the contents of an existing file while respecting security constraints.
- create_directory
Create a new directory within the allowed filesystem paths.
- list_directory
List the files and subdirectories in a specified directory.
- directory_tree
Retrieve the hierarchical structure of directories and files under a given path.
- search_files
Search for files in the filesystem using specified criteria or patterns.
- move_file
Move a file or directory from one location to another within allowed paths.
- get_file_info
Retrieve metadata and details about a specific file.
- list_allowed_directories
List all directories that are permitted for access and operations.
Take Control of Your Data Security
Experience powerful filesystem protection—manage file access with `.mcpignore` and keep your sensitive data safe. Try it now or book a demo to see it in action!
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