How to Use the Files.com MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect Files.com to Claude Desktop?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the Files.com MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, your agent can immediately query your storage directories.

Q: Can Claude Desktop create new directories on Files.com?

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the createfolder tool to build new directories on your Files.com account. You just tell the agent the path, and it handles the API call.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large directory listings from Files.com?

Claude Desktop calls listfolders to fetch the directory tree in manageable batches. The agent parses this data to find specific files without hitting API rate limits.

Manage your Files.com storage directly from Claude Desktop to organize assets and audit permissions without leaving your chat.

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Audit access logs directly inside Claude Desktop

The `list_activity_history` tool pulls raw Files.com audit logs straight into your Claude Desktop chat window. Your agent reads these raw audit trails to find out who touched a specific document or when a folder was modified. Instead of opening the Files.com web UI, you ask Claude Desktop to parse the history payload to flag unauthorized file modifications instantly.

Automated folder provisioning via this MCP Server

The `create_folder` tool lets Claude Desktop build out directory structures on your Files.com server using chat commands. It handles the manual work of setting up client directories or project spaces based on your chat instructions. Your Claude Desktop agent runs `list_folders` first to prevent duplicate directories on your Files.com account.

Manage user access levels in Claude Desktop

The `list_permissions` tool exposes existing Files.com access controls to your Claude Desktop session. Your agent scans these permissions to verify that only authorized teams have read or write access to sensitive directories. If a user lacks access, Claude Desktop uses this MCP Server to query `list_users` and `list_user_groups` to resolve the mismatch.

Setup guide

Set up Files.com MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Files.com MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Files.com MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under filescom-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filescom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Files.com MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Files.com MCP server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart Claude Desktop, your agent can immediately query your storage directories.

Yes, Claude Desktop uses the `create_folder` tool to build new directories on your Files.com account. You just tell the agent the path, and it handles the API call.

You control what Claude Desktop can do by configuring API keys on Files.com. If you want a read-only setup, use a key that restricts write access, disabling tools like `create_folder` or `delete_file`.

Claude Desktop calls `list_folders` to fetch the directory tree in manageable batches. The agent parses this data to find specific files without hitting API rate limits.

Your Files.com access logs, user lists, and file metadata stay local to your machine. Claude Desktop processes this data in a local sandbox, meaning your raw file records and group directories are never sent to external training servers.

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