Best File Systems MCP Servers for Cursor
Top 8 of 8 File Systems MCP servers that work with Cursor, ranked by security score — every entry below is human-reviewed, not just scraped. Every row has a one-click config for Cursor — no need to open each page.
Setting up MCP servers in Cursor
Cursor supports MCP at two levels: a project config (.cursor/mcp.json, checked into the repo and shared with your team) and a global config (~/.cursor/mcp.json, available in every project). Both use the same mcpServers format, so a server can move from personal to shared with a copy-paste.
Cursor also has a Settings panel (Settings → MCP) that lists every configured server and whether it started successfully, which is the fastest way to confirm a new entry is actually working before you rely on it mid-task.
| # | Server | Security score | Stars | Language | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | File System MCP ServerOfficial Read, write, list, and modify files and directories directly within your local filesystem. | 76 | 89,054 | TypeScript | |
| 2 | Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar management tools for your MCP-compatible assistant. | 58 | 198 | TypeScript | |
| 3 | Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, and Calendar integration for AI assistants. | 55 | 621 | TypeScript | |
| 4 | Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Sheets interaction for your AI agent via OAuth. | 55 | 164 | TypeScript | |
| 5 | Google Drive and Sheets files accessible through search, read, and write operations. | 38 | 283 | TypeScript | |
| 6 | Dropbox files and folders management through the Model Context Protocol. | 33 | 29 | TypeScript | |
| 7 | Cloud storage management using Rclone RC API for AI-driven file operations. | 31 | 10 | TypeScript | |
| 8 | AWS S3 buckets and objects accessible directly through your AI assistant tools. | 29 | 29 | TypeScript |
File Systems + Cursor: frequently asked questions
›How do I add a File Systems MCP server to Cursor?
Add an entry under "mcpServers" in .cursor/mcp.json (project-only) or ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects), then reload Cursor.
›Are File Systems MCP servers safe to use with Cursor?
Check the security score on each server's page before installing — it's computed from real signals (permissions requested, authentication, maintenance activity), not a marketing claim. Every server ranked below has been human-reviewed, not just scraped.
›What's the difference between project and global MCP config in Cursor?
.cursor/mcp.json in a repo only applies there and can be committed for a team; ~/.cursor/mcp.json applies to every project you open.
›How do I check if an MCP server is actually running in Cursor?
Open Settings → MCP — it lists each configured server with its live status, so you can catch a broken command before you start relying on it.