Better File Server FAQs

Question 1

What is Better File Server?

Accepted Answer

Better File Server is a redesigned file server optimized for Large Language Models (LLMs). It provides secure filesystem access with privacy-preserving path aliasing and a simplified API.

Question 2

How do I install and run Better File Server?

Accepted Answer

Currently, installation is from source using Git and NPM. Clone the repository, install dependencies, build, and then run the server with the desired alias:directory pairs (e.g., `BetterMCPFileServer code:~/projects docs:~/documents`). An NPM package is coming soon.

Question 3

What are the key benefits of the LLM-optimized API?

Accepted Answer

The API is simplified with fewer functions (reduced from 11 to 6), intuitive naming conventions, and combined operations, making it easier for LLMs to understand and use.

Question 4

How does path aliasing enhance privacy?

Accepted Answer

Path aliasing hides full system paths, usernames, and sensitive directory names from LLMs, replacing them with clean, logical aliases like 'projects/file.txt' instead of '/Users/username/Documents/Project/file.txt'.

Question 5

What search patterns can I use with `searchFilesAndFolders`?

Accepted Answer

You can use glob patterns like `*` (list top-level items), `projects/*.js` (all JavaScript files in the projects directory), and `**/*.md` (all markdown files recursively). Use `includeMetadata: true` sparingly for file sizes and dates.

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