Local Dev Bridge FAQs

Question 1

What is Local Dev Bridge?

Accepted Answer

Local Dev Bridge is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides Claude Desktop with direct, secure access to your local file system, allowing it to perform development tasks directly on your codebase.

Question 2

What can Claude Desktop do with Local Dev Bridge?

Accepted Answer

With Local Dev Bridge, Claude Desktop can read, write, and edit local files, browse directory contents, execute shell commands (like npm or git), and search for specific text within your project files.

Question 3

How do I control which files and directories Claude can access?

Accepted Answer

You configure a specific 'PROJECTS_DIR' environment variable in Claude Desktop's configuration file. Claude's operations are strictly limited to this base directory and its subdirectories, ensuring controlled access.

Question 4

Are there any security concerns with using this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as it grants Claude direct file system access. While operations are scoped to 'PROJECTS_DIR', users should be cautious when enabling command execution and avoid using it in directories containing highly sensitive data.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for installing Local Dev Bridge?

Accepted Answer

To use Local Dev Bridge, you'll need Node.js 16 or higher, npm or yarn for package management, and the Claude Desktop application installed on your system.

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