Instant Local File Sharing Unlimited File Size Via File.kiwi
LocalAbout Instant Local File Sharing Unlimited File Size Via File.kiwi
filekiwi-mcp-server uploads a local file to file.kiwi and returns a shareable download link. It is for people sharing files through an MCP client, with encrypted uploads and no stated file-size limit.
Key features
- 01Upload a local file and return a link
- 02End-to-end encrypted uploads
- 03No browser required
- 04No stated file-size limit
- 05Link available while upload continues
Use cases
- 01Share a local report by download link
- 02Send a large presentation file
- 03Create a link for a photo without opening a browser
MCP support
Exposes the `upload_to_kiwi` tool to MCP clients. The tool sends a file to file.kiwi and returns a shareable URL.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
1Saved tool list · updated 3w ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| filePaths | array | Yes | Absolute local file system paths on the user's computer (e.g. C:\Users\username\file.png). Do NOT use virtual paths like /mnt/user-data/uploads/ — ask the user for the real path. |
Details
From the project READMEfilekiwi-mcp-server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for simple and instant file sharing. Input: file path → Output: download link in seconds even for large files
Features
upload_to_kiwitool: Uploads files to file.kiwi and returns a shareable URL.- E2E encrypted upload via file.kiwi API
- No browser required — pure Node.js
- No file size limit
- Download link available immediately (downloads proceed even while upload is still in progress)
- Free download period with automatic file deletion — details
Usage
Once the MCP server is connected, you can ask the AI assistant to share files:
- "Share this file: C:\Users\me\report.pdf"
- "Upload /home/user/photo.png to file.kiwi"
- "Generate a download link for ./presentation.pptx"
The tool will upload the file and return a shareable link like https://file.kiwi/abcdef12#secretKey.
Setup
Test before use
npx -y @file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server "C:\User\your_file.ext"
Claude Code (CLI)
claude mcp add filekiwi -- npx -y @file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server
Claude Desktop / Other MCP Clients
{
"mcpServers": {
"filekiwi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
File Access
Some environments (e.g. Claude Desktop) restrict local file system access by default. In that case, the AI may not be able to read file paths on your machine. To enable it, add the filesystem MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"filekiwi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@file-kiwi/filekiwi-mcp-server"]
},
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "C:/Users/username"]
}
}
}
FAQ
NO AUTHENTICATION or API KEY required?
No. Not at all.
File deletion
Files are automatically deleted after 90 hours. See API docs for details.
Is it free?
Yes, free for any size. There is a free download period per file — see API docs.
Comments
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