Static Files
want a static file hosted somewhere? static.modelcontextprotocol.io is somewhere!
What is Static Files?
Static Files is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to want a static file hosted somewhere? static.modelcontextprotocol.io is somewhere!
want a static file hosted somewhere? static.modelcontextprotocol.io is somewhere!
This server falls under the File Systems category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- want a static file hosted somewhere? static.modelcontextprot
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx staticConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Static Files
The Static MCP Server, hosted at static.modelcontextprotocol.io, provides a simple way to serve static files through the Model Context Protocol. It is maintained by the official MCP organization and is useful for sharing configuration files, data assets, or any static content that AI assistants need to reference during a session.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or VS Code with Copilot
- A static file you want to host (JSON, text, markdown, etc.)
- Basic familiarity with the MCP configuration file format
Install Node.js
Ensure Node.js 18 or later is installed on your system. The static server is invoked via npx so no global installation is required.
node --versionRun the static server with npx
Launch the server using npx. The server will start and listen for MCP client connections over stdio.
npx staticAdd the server to your MCP client config
Open your Claude Desktop configuration file and add an entry for the static server. On macOS the file lives at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.
Restart your MCP client
Save the configuration file and restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen client) so the new server entry is picked up. The static server will appear in the connected tools list.
Static Files Examples
Client configuration
Add the static server to claude_desktop_config.json using the npx launch command.
{
"mcpServers": {
"static": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["static"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Once connected, ask Claude to fetch or reference a static file served by the MCP host.
- "Fetch the file at static.modelcontextprotocol.io/my-config.json and summarize its contents."
- "Read the static data file and tell me how many records it contains."
- "Load the hosted markdown document and format it as a numbered list."Troubleshooting Static Files
npx static command not found or fails to start
Make sure Node.js 18+ is installed and npx is available. Run `npx --version` to confirm. If needed, install Node.js from nodejs.org.
Claude Desktop does not show the static server in connected tools
Verify the JSON in claude_desktop_config.json is valid (no trailing commas). Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop rather than just closing the window.
File not found when requesting a static resource
Confirm the file is actually hosted at static.modelcontextprotocol.io and the path in your prompt matches the exact URL. The service only serves files that have been uploaded there.
Frequently Asked Questions about Static Files
What is Static Files?
Static Files is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that want a static file hosted somewhere? static.modelcontextprotocol.io is somewhere! It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Static Files?
Follow the installation instructions on the Static Files GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Static Files?
Static Files works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Static Files free to use?
Yes, Static Files is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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