Shuck File MCP Server

shuck-file converts documents to clean Markdown for AI agents and LLMs. Small files output directly; large files return a document map with section summaries, token counts, and actionable next steps - so agents only pull what they need. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting filesystem tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-03-20 · ★ 6 · #21 OF 34 MAINTAINED FILESYSTEM · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Shuck File

Claude Code

claude mcp add shan-zhu-shuck-file -- uvx shuck-file

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shan-zhu-shuck-file": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shuck-file"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package shuck-file - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · Who maintains Shuck File

shuck-file is maintained by shan-zhu. We track 2 MCP servers from shan-zhu - 2 actively maintained, 7 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Mar 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/shan-zhu/shuck-file
category: filesystem - ranked #21 of 34 actively-maintained filesystem servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.Shan-Zhu/shuck-file (active, first published 2026-03-20 · 2 versions)
packages: pypi:shuck-file

05 · Shuck File FAQ

What is Shuck File?

Is Shuck File still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-03-20. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Shuck File?

Run `uvx shuck-file`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Shuck File run locally?

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

06 · Alternatives to Shuck File

Alternatives to Shuck File

Maintained filesystem servers if Shuck File isn't the fit.

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