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MCP servers

File System & Documents MCP servers

Read and write local files, run terminal commands and convert PDFs, Office files and spreadsheets. 11 servers, 8 of them official, with the command to add each one, GitHub stars and the last push. Updated 2026-10-24.

Files & documents

11

11 of 11 servers

  • BoxOfficial · Box

    Hosted server for searching, reading and asking questions about files in Box.

    Remote
    claude mcp add --transport http box https://mcp.box.com
  • DropboxOfficial · Dropbox

    Search and read files in Dropbox (hosted server).

    on DevHunt

    See docs

    Setup is in the official docs.

  • FilesystemReference

    Read, write, move and search files inside the folders you allow.

    ★ 92k (repo)pushed 2026-10-24

    Local (stdio)
    claude mcp add filesystem -- npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/allowed/dir
  • Google DocsOfficial · Google

    Google's hosted server for reading and writing Google Docs documents (developer preview).

    Remote
    claude mcp add --transport http google-docs https://docsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
  • Google DriveOfficial · Google

    Google's hosted MCP server for finding and reading Google Drive files (developer preview).

    Remote
    claude mcp add --transport http google-drive https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
  • Google SheetsOfficial · Google

    Google's hosted server for reading and editing Google Sheets spreadsheets (developer preview).

    Remote
    claude mcp add --transport http google-sheets https://sheetsmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
  • Google SlidesOfficial · Google

    Google's hosted server for reading and building Google Slides decks (developer preview).

    Remote
    claude mcp add --transport http google-slides https://slidesmcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1
  • MarkItDownOfficial · Microsoft

    Convert PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images and audio to Markdown.

    ★ 192k (repo)pushed 2026-10-23MIT

    Local (stdio)
    claude mcp add markitdown -- uvx markitdown-mcp
  • Windows-MCPCommunity

    Computer use on Windows: open apps, click, type and read the screen through UI automation.

    ★ 10kpushed 2026-10-24MIT

    Local (stdio)
    claude mcp add windows-mcp -- uvx windows-mcp
  • Desktop CommanderCommunity

    Terminal commands, process control, file search and diff edits on your machine.

    ★ 10kpushed 2026-10-24MIT

    Local (stdio)
    claude mcp add desktop-commander -- npx -y @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander
  • ExcelCommunity

    Create and edit Excel workbooks (formulas, charts, pivot tables) without Excel installed.

    ★ 4.3kpushed 2026-10-21MIT

    Local (stdio)
    claude mcp add excel -- uvx excel-mcp-server stdio

Setup guide for each server

Install for every client, tools, security notes and alternatives, one page per server.

BoxDropboxFilesystemGoogle DocsGoogle DriveGoogle SheetsGoogle SlidesMarkItDownWindows-MCPDesktop CommanderExcel

Using Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop? How to add an MCP server to each client. Read a server's permissions before you connect it to real accounts, and start with read-only or test keys.

FAQ

What is the best file system & documents MCP server?+

Start with the official server for the product you use: Box, Dropbox, Filesystem, Google Docs, Google Drive. Popular community options: Windows-MCP, Desktop Commander, Excel.

Which file system & documents MCP servers are official?+

8 of the 11 here are built by the vendor or the MCP project: Box, Dropbox, Filesystem, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Slides, MarkItDown.

Which file system & documents MCP servers need no install?+

Box, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Slides run as hosted remote servers: add the URL to your client and sign in. The rest run locally with npx, uvx or Docker.

How do I add a file system & documents MCP server to Claude Code or Cursor?+

In Claude Code, run the command shown next to the server (claude mcp add ...). In Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop, add the same URL or command to the client’s mcp.json; the MCP servers hub has a snippet for each client.

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