
Deep Directory Tree
Powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation for visualizing directory structures with real-time updates, configurable depth, and smart exclusions for efficient project navigation
Installation
Installing for Claude Desktop
Option 1: One-Command Installation
npx mcpbar@latest install andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp -c claude
This command will automatically install and configure the Deep Directory Tree MCP server for your selected client.
Option 2: Manual Configuration
Run the command below to open your configuration file:
npx mcpbar@latest edit -c claude
After opening your configuration file, copy and paste this configuration:
View JSON configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"Deep Directory Tree": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Deep Directory Tree MCP 🌳
A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementation for visualizing and analyzing directory structures. Why? Now you can let AI assistants understand and navigate your project structure efficiently, enabling smarter code navigation and project organization insights.
Built with:
Features
- Deep directory tree visualization
- Configurable depth-based tree generation
- Smart pattern-based file/directory exclusion
- Clean and readable tree output format
- Real-time directory structure updates
- Targeted directory analysis
DEMO:
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
Smithery Installation
The easiest way to get started is using Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp --client cursor
Manual Installation
Cursor IDE Setup
-
Open Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server
-
Configure with these settings:
{ "deep-directory-tree": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp"] } }
Claude Desktop Setup
Add the following to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"deep-directory-tree": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp"]
}
}
}
Usage
Common commands for AI assistants:
- "Show me the directory structure"
- "Visualize project tree up to depth 4"
- "Show files excluding test directories"
Development
Prerequisites
- Bun Runtime (required)
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/andredezzy/deep-directory-tree-mcp.git
cd deep-directory-tree-mcp
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Build the project
bun run build
Development Manual Installation
Cursor IDE Setup
-
Open Cursor Settings → MCP → Add new MCP server
-
Configure with these settings:
{ "deep-directory-tree": { "command": "node", "args": ["ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_MCP_SERVER/bin/deep-directory-tree.js"] } }
Claude Desktop Setup
Add the following to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"deep-directory-tree": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_MCP_SERVER/bin/deep-directory-tree.js"]
}
}
}
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
) - Commit changes (
git commit -m 'Add feature'
) - Push to branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature
) - Open a Pull Request
Support
Need help? Try these resources:
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
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