What is io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server?

Upload files to file.kiwi and get shareable links instantly.

How do I install io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server?

Clone io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server from https://github.com/file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server and configure it as an MCP server in your client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code).

Is io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server open source?

Yes, io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server is open source under the MIT license. Source code is available at https://github.com/file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server.

What category does io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server belong to?

io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server is listed under Developer Tools MCP servers on MCPFind.

io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server — MCP Server for Developer Tools

filekiwi-mcp-server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for simple and instant file sharing. Input: file path → Output: download link in seconds even for large files

Features

upload_to_kiwi tool: Uploads files to file.kiwi and returns a shareable URL.
E2E encrypted upload via file.kiwi API
No browser required — pure Node.js
No file size limit
Download link available immediately (downloads proceed even while upload is still in progress)
Free download period with automatic file deletion — details

Usage

Once the MCP server is connected, you can ask the AI assistant to share files:

"Share this file: C:\Users\me\report.pdf"
"Upload /home/user/photo.png to file.kiwi"
"Generate a download link for ./presentation.pptx"

The tool will upload the file and return a shareable link like https://file.kiwi/abcdef12#secretKey.

Setup

Test before use

npx -y @file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server "C:\User\your_file.ext"

Claude Code (CLI)

claude mcp add filekiwi -- npx -y @file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Other MCP Clients

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filekiwi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

File Access

Some environments (e.g. Claude Desktop) restrict local file system access by default. In that case, the AI may not be able to read file paths on your machine. To enable it, add the filesystem MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filekiwi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server"]
    },
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "C:/Users/username"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

NO AUTHENTICATION or API KEY required?

No. Not at all.

File deletion

Files are automatically deleted after 90 hours. See API docs for details.

Is it free?

Yes, free for any size. There is a free download period per file — see API docs.

Set up in your AI client

AI clientOperating system

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-file-kiwi-filekiwi-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.

Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.

VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.

Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.

Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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