File Finder FAQs

Question 1

How do I install and run File Finder?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, then run the `mcp_server.py` script with the desired port number (e.g., `python mcp_server.py --port 8080`). Configure Cline in VSCode using the provided `cline_config.json`.

Question 2

What is File Finder?

Accepted Answer

File Finder is a locally hosted server that allows you to search for files on your computer by name and receive the results in JSON format. It's designed for integration with tools like VSCode Cline.

Question 3

How does File Finder work?

Accepted Answer

The server operates over HTTP. You send a GET request with a query, and the server scans your computer, returns the matching files in JSON, and saves the results to a file.

Question 4

Where are the search results saved?

Accepted Answer

The search results are saved in a file named `search_results.json`.

Question 5

What is Cline and how does File Finder integrate with it?

Accepted Answer

Cline is a VSCode extension for working with AI models and programs. File Finder provides a JSON-based API that Cline can use to initiate file searches directly from the VSCode environment, streamlining development workflows.

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