Blank Files MCP

Laravel application that powers blankfiles.com. Browse and download minimal valid blank files by type and category. File data and assets are served from the filearchitect/blank-files repository via a configurable CDN. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting this server to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Blade.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-06-03 · ★ 2 · #538 OF 848 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Blade · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Blank Files MCP

before you install - you'll need

BLANKFILES_BASE_URL is optional or environment-specific per the README.

Claude Code

claude mcp add filearchitect-blankfiles-website -- npx -y @filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filearchitect-blankfiles-website": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package @filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@filearchitect)

registry namespace io.github.filearchitect is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Blank Files MCP

Blank Files MCP is maintained by filearchitect. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Feb 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/filearchitect/blankfiles-website
category: other - ranked #538 of 848 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp (active, first published 2026-02-13)
packages: npm:@filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp

05 · Blank Files MCP FAQ

What is Blank Files MCP?

Is Blank Files MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-06-03. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Blank Files MCP?

Run `npx -y @filearchitect/blankfiles-mcp`. The README documents one environment variable (BLANKFILES_BASE_URL) to set first. BLANKFILES_BASE_URL is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Blank Files MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

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