Is Mcp File Reader safe to use?

Mcp File Reader has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install Mcp File Reader?

Install Mcp File Reader via pip: `pip install mcp-file-reader`. Then configure it in your MCP client.

What AI clients work with Mcp File Reader?

Mcp File Reader is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.

Mcp File Reader

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) service that extracts text content from files using Apache Tika

UnknownNot tested

AI / ML

PyPI

24No CVEsunknown

Quick Install

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-file-reader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-file-reader"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Setup guide

Should you use this server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) service that extracts text content from files using Apache Tika

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Is it safe?

No known CVEs for mcp-file-reader.

No authentication — any process on your machine can connect.

License not specified.

Is it maintained?

Commit history unknown.

Will it work with my client?

Transport: stdio. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients.

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Last scored 19h ago

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Security

19/30

No known vulnerabilities.

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Known CVEs — No known CVEs for mcp-file-readercheck OSV.dev

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Injection vectors — No tools to analyze

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Tool stability — Tool definitions stable

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Dependency health — found on deps.dev

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License — No license specified

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Authentication — No authentication required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcp File Reader safe to use?: Mcp File Reader has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install Mcp File Reader?: Install Mcp File Reader via pip: `pip install mcp-file-reader`. Then configure it in your MCP client.
What AI clients work with Mcp File Reader?: Mcp File Reader is compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, and most MCP clients that support stdio transport. It uses stdio transport.

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