Folder FAQs

Question 1

What kind of files and languages does FolderMCP support?

Accepted Answer

FolderMCP supports a wide range of formats including Python functions, TypeScript/JavaScript exports, OpenAPI specifications, shell scripts, and various document types (PDFs, Markdown, CSVs, images). It automatically discovers and introspects these assets.

Question 2

How does FolderMCP connect tools to AI clients?

Accepted Answer

With a single command, `foldermcp connect <client>`, it seamlessly wires your discovered tools into popular AI clients and IDEs such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf, making your code instantly available for AI agent interaction.

Question 3

What is FolderMCP and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

FolderMCP transforms any directory containing code, specifications, or documents into secure, zero-configuration MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool and resource servers. It enables developers to expose existing assets like Python functions, TypeScript exports, OpenAPI specs, and shell scripts as AI-consumable tools without boilerplate.

Question 4

How does FolderMCP ensure security for the tools it serves?

Accepted Answer

Security is built-in with a deny-by-default permissions model, requiring explicit approval for tools. It features sandboxed execution, configurable timeouts, output limits, and automatic redaction of sensitive information like API keys. Structured audit logging also provides transparency.

Question 5

Can FolderMCP be used with network storage like NAS or shared drives?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FolderMCP is designed for compatibility with NAS and shared drives (SMB, NFS, Azure Files, cloud-mounted storage). It auto-detects network filesystems, splits configuration from local state, and supports shared tool approvals and reliable polling-based file watching.

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