Files.com MCP Server for LlamaIndexGive LlamaIndex instant access to 8 tools to Create Folder, Delete File, Get File Details, and more
LlamaIndex specializes in data-aware AI agents that connect LLMs to structured and unstructured sources. Add Files.com as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your agents can query, analyze, and act on live data alongside your existing indexes.
Ask AI about this App Connector for LlamaIndex
The Files.com app connector for LlamaIndex is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 8 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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import asyncio
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient("https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Files.com. "
"You have 8 tools available."
),
)
response = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Files.com?"
)
print(response)
asyncio.run(main())
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About Files.com MCP Server
Connect your Files.com secure storage account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your enterprise files, coordinate folder structures, and monitor audit logs through natural conversation.
LlamaIndex agents combine Files.com tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.
What you can do
- Folder Oversight — List files and directories at any path and coordinate your organizational storage hierarchy.
- File Intelligence — Retrieve detailed metadata and direct download links for specific files using their unique paths.
- Access Control — List account users, groups, and detailed permissions to ensure your data security is ready.
- Audit Monitoring — Query real-time and historical activity logs to track file uploads, downloads, and deletions.
- Operational Utility — Create new folders and remove outdated assets programmatically via simple AI commands.
- Data Insights — Fetch complete file metadata and permission distributions directly from the agent.
The Files.com MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LlamaIndex in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 8 Files.com tools available for LlamaIndex
When LlamaIndex connects to Files.com through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning file-transfer, secure-storage, audit-logs, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Create a new folder
Delete a file or folder
Get details for a specific file
List file activity history
List Files.com folders
List file permissions
List organizational groups
List Files.com users
Connect Files.com to LlamaIndex via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Files.com into LlamaIndex. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install dependencies
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.py and run: python agent.pyExplore tools
Why Use LlamaIndex with the Files.com MCP Server
LlamaIndex provides unique advantages when paired with Files.com through the Model Context Protocol.
Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Files.com tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers
Query pipeline framework lets you chain Files.com tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline
Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Files.com, a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results
Observability integrations show exactly what Files.com tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer
Files.com + LlamaIndex Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LlamaIndex combined with the Files.com MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Hybrid search: combine Files.com real-time data with embedded document indexes for answers that are both current and comprehensive
Data enrichment: query Files.com to augment indexed data with live information before generating user-facing responses
Knowledge base agents: build agents that maintain and update knowledge bases by periodically querying Files.com for fresh data
Analytical workflows: chain Files.com queries with LlamaIndex's data connectors to build multi-source analytical reports
Example Prompts for Files.com in LlamaIndex
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LlamaIndex agent to start working with Files.com immediately.
"List all files in the '/Client-Projects' folder."
"Show me the activity history for the last 24 hours."
"Create a new folder called '/Archive-2023'."
Troubleshooting Files.com MCP Server with LlamaIndex
Common issues when connecting Files.com to LlamaIndex through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
BasicMCPClient not found
pip install llama-index-tools-mcpFiles.com + LlamaIndex FAQ
Common questions about integrating Files.com MCP Server with LlamaIndex.