Filesystem MCP Integration

Filesystem MCP Credentials and File Upload

Step 1: Prepare Files for the MCP Filesystem Integration

Example: Local file or archive upload

1. Prepare the file(s) you need to provide to the MCP service (for example, a configuration archive or package).
2. Ensure the files are accessible from the environment where the MCP process will run.

Step 2: Add Filesystem Location to Cokpit (MCP)

1. Open Cokpit and go to Integrations → Other → Filesystem (MCP).
2. Click Add secret or Upload depending on the UI.

3. Fill in the required fields:
   • Enter a unique Secret Name
   • Enter the Location (path) where files will be read from or the path to the uploaded file
   • Optionally attach/upload file content
4. Click Submit.

Security Best Practices

• Ensure filesystem paths are secured and only readable by the MCP process
• Use access controls on servers where files are stored
• Avoid storing secrets in plaintext files; use OS-level encryption or secret stores where possible
• Audit access to filesystem paths used by MCP