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io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk
@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
Measure MCP servers, pin the approved tool surface, refuse calls to tools that changed. Local-first.
2 open CVEs
Apache-2.0 license
Actively maintained
Last commit 0d ago
Works with most clients
Transport: stdio, sse, http
7 tools · ~287 tok
Grade A · 0.1% of 200K ctx
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io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk is an MCP server that measure MCP servers, pin the approved tool surface, refuse calls to tools that changed. Local-first. Its tool list has not been published yet over stdio, sse and http, requires no API key, and scores 84/100 on MCPpedia's security, maintenance and efficiency rubric.
Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients - only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-gawk-dev-mcpgawk": {
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk does
Measure MCP servers, pin the approved tool surface, refuse calls to tools that changed. Local-first.
Test This Server
Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked - your result helps other developers.
npx -y '@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"
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Score breakdown
84/100across 5 weighted dimensions
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Security
OSV.dev2 open
CVE-2025-53110high
@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem vulnerability allows for path validation bypass via colliding path prefix
Versions of Filesystem prior to 0.6.3 & 2025.7.1 could allow access to unintended files in cases where the prefix matches an allowed directory. Users are advised to upgrade to 2025.7.1 to resolve the issue. Thank you to Elad Beber (Cymulate) for reporting these issues.
Affected:
>= 0source →CVE-2025-53109high
@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem allows for path validation bypass via prefix matching and symlink handling
Versions of Filesystem prior to 0.6.3 & 2025.7.1 could allow access to unintended files via symlinks within allowed directories. Users are advised to upgrade to 2025.7.1 to resolve. Thank you to Elad Beber (Cymulate) for reporting these issues.
Affected:
>= 0source →Inventory
Tools (7)
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~287 tokens total
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk safe to use?
- io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk has 2 known CVEs tracked by MCPpedia. You can verify these on OSV.dev by searching for "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem". Review the Security section above for details before installing.
- How do I install io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk?
- io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What can io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk do?
- io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk provides 7 tools: Why, Features, Use, Guarantees, Develop and 2 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
- What AI clients work with io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk?
- io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
- Is io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk actively maintained?
- io.github.gawk-dev/mcpgawk is actively maintained - last commit was 0 days ago. It has 1 GitHub stars.
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