Filesystem Access
Execution
Also known as:file operations,file system,read write files
Ability to autonomously read, write, create, and modify files in the project directory and beyond.
Agent Support
| Agent | Support Level | Notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | ✅ Full Support | Full filesystem access within the workspace, enabling autonomous file creation and modification. | |
| Cursor | ✅ Full Support | Full filesystem access within the workspace with user permission, allowing autonomous file creation and modification. | |
| Windsurf | ✅ Full Support | Full filesystem access as a native IDE with AI integration, enabling autonomous file operations. | |
| GitHub Copilot | ⚠️ Partial | Can read files in the workspace for context but cannot directly create, modify, or delete files. Works through IDE integration. |
Related Features
Automatic Context Awareness
The capability of an AI coding agent to automatically detect and incorporate relevant context, such as open files, project structure, or custom instructions, without manual intervention.
ExecutionMCP Server Support
Ability to connect to and interact with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, including task delegation and external tool access.
ExecutionClaude 3 Support
Native support for Claude 3 family models (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku) from Anthropic for code generation and analysis.
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