This n8n workflow creates a comprehensive FileSystem MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, enabling remote agents and clients to interact with local or remote file systems through secure, structured commands. It facilitates listing directories, creating new folders, searching for files, and reading or writing file contents, all managed via a secure and configurable MCP server setup.

The workflow begins with a trigger node that listens for MCP server requests. It includes several command nodes for filesystem interactions, such as listing directories (`ls`), creating directories (`mkdir -p`), and searching files (`find`). These actions are executed through ‘executeCommandTool’ nodes, which run the necessary Linux commands, ensuring safe and controlled operations.

Additional custom workflow nodes allow for reading file contents (`cat`) and writing data into files (`echo >`). These nodes are triggered externally by other workflows, enabling seamless integrations and automation of file management tasks.

Sticky notes are strategically used throughout the workflow to document important setup tips and usage instructions, emphasizing the need for server authentication for security. This setup is ideal for scenarios where remote monitoring, file management, or automation tasks are needed on local or remote Linux systems, such as in DevOps, system administration, or automated data processing pipelines.

Node Count	11 – 20 Nodes
Nodes Used	@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.mcpTrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.toolWorkflow, executeCommand, executeCommandTool, executeWorkflowTrigger, stickyNote, switch