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MCP File Tools

Teams that maintain older files, such as translation strings or configuration, in encodings other than UTF-8.

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claude mcp add file-tools -- 'C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\AppData\Local\Programs\mcp-file-tools\mcp-file-tools.exe' 'D:\Projects' 'C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\Documents'

What it does

Reads and writes text files in legacy encodings such as CP1251, KOI8-R and GBK. It supports 45 encodings, detects each one from the file bytes, gives the model UTF-8 text, and saves changes in the original encoding. BOM and line endings are kept, so the file still works with the legacy tool that uses it.

Use cases

  1. 01Edit Cyrillic translation files without corrupting them
  2. 02Update a legacy config file and keep its line endings
  3. 03Read a file when its encoding is unknown

Questions about
MCP File Tools.

What is MCP File Tools used for?

Teams that maintain older files, such as translation strings or configuration, in encodings other than UTF-8. Reads and writes text files in legacy encodings such as CP1251, KOI8-R and GBK. It supports 45 encodings, detects each one from the file bytes, gives the model UTF-8 text, and saves changes in the original encoding. BOM and line endings are kept, so the file still works with the legacy tool that uses it.

How do I install MCP File Tools?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add file-tools -- 'C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\AppData\Local\Programs\mcp-file-tools\mcp-file-tools.exe' 'D:\Projects' 'C:\Users\YOUR_NAME\Documents'

Is MCP File Tools open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (dimitar-grigorov/mcp-file-tools) under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Is MCP File Tools safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.