FTP Integration

The FTP integration connects MCP Express to file servers so you can move and manage files in a controlled way.

Capabilities

• Remote File Operations: Search, list, read, write, upload, and download files on FTP servers.
• Flexible Paths: Use placeholders like {{ year }} to build paths and filenames.
• Connection Validation: Verify connectivity and credentials before activating tools.

Technical Resources

The following modules detail the lifecycle of your FTP integration:

📄️ Integration

Set up FTP access so MCP Express can sign in and reach the folders you want to work with.

📄️ Configuration

Once FTP access is validated, configuration defines how MCP Express exposes FTP file operations as callable tools. Most actions require a Remote Path and may optionally include filters or file content depending on the tool.

📄️ Security and Patterns

This section outlines the guardrails and usage patterns that keep FTP tools safe for production. The main risks are broad path scope, overly permissive wildcard matching, oversized directory scans, and unsafe use of placeholders in paths or content.