S3
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
AWS S3 MCP — list buckets, browse objects, upload/download, presigned URLs.
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- UsageiVery new↓ 139/wk · ★ 4
What you can do with it
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- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Developer tools
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 2 of 2 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
You need
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"s3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-s3"
]
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add s3 -- npx -y mcp-server-s3Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"s3": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-s3"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"s3": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-s3"
]
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
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Which apps can use it
Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.
Run on your computer in
ClaudeGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatRaycast
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
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Still maintained
Code last changed 3 months ago
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Compared with others in Developer toolsi
- More stars than 82% of the other 5731 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 6% of the other 5731 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5731 servers in this category
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Common questions
Is S3 safe?
It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed 3 months ago, and the latest version (1.0.1) reached the registry 8 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: REA, Netdata, Front-End Checklist
Alternatives
Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.
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mcp-server-s3
Manage AWS S3 buckets and objects from your AI assistant. Browse files, upload and download content, and generate presigned URLs.
npx mcp-server-s3
Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, and any MCP client. Uses your existing AWS credentials (
~/.aws/credentialsor environment variables).
Demo built with remotion-readme-kit
Why
S3 is the most widely used cloud storage service, but managing it from the command line means remembering aws s3 ls, aws s3 cp, presigned URL syntax, and various flags. Google has an official MCP for GCS, Cloudflare has one for R2, but AWS S3 doesn't have a polished standalone MCP server on npm. This one lets you ask your assistant to list buckets, download a config file, upload content, or generate a temporary sharing link. It uses the standard AWS credential chain, so if your CLI already works, this works too.
Tools
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
list_buckets | List all S3 buckets in your AWS account. |
list_objects | List objects in a bucket, with optional prefix filter. |
get_object | Download and read an object's content as text. |
put_object | Upload text content to an S3 object. |
delete_object | Delete an object from a bucket. |
presigned_url | Generate a temporary presigned URL for an object. |
bucket_info | Check if a bucket exists and get basic info. |
Quick Start
Cursor
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": { "s3": { "command": "npx", "args": ["mcp-server-s3"], "env": { "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1", "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your-access-key", "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "your-secret-key" } } } }
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": { "s3": { "command": "npx", "args": ["mcp-server-s3"], "env": { "AWS_REGION": "us-east-1", "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your-access-key", "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "your-secret-key" } } } }
VS Code
Configure the MCP server to run npx mcp-server-s3 with AWS_REGION, AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY in the environment.
Authentication
The server uses the standard AWS credential chain:
- Environment variables:
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID,AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY,AWS_REGION - Shared credentials file:
~/.aws/credentials - IAM roles: when running on EC2, ECS, Lambda, or similar
Set AWS_REGION (defaults to us-east-1) and make sure your credentials have the necessary S3 permissions: s3:ListBuckets, s3:ListBucket, s3:GetObject, s3:PutObject, s3:DeleteObject, s3:HeadBucket.
Agent Plugins
This repo is an Agent Plugins 1.0.0 package: plugin.json, portable mcp.json, and skills/ ship together with the MCP server.
For Cursor, clone the repo and copy or symlink it to ~/.cursor/plugins/local/mcp-server-s3, then reload the window. Skills and MCP show up under Customize > Plugins.
Agent Plugins v1 does not ship OAuth or AWS SSO wiring. Set AWS_REGION and credentials via env or ~/.aws/credentials in the MCP client host. One-click install is not offered because secrets stay in env.
FAQ
What is mcp-server-s3?
An MCP server for S3: list buckets and objects, read/upload text objects, delete keys, presigned URLs, and bucket checks.
How does authentication work?
Standard AWS credential chain: env vars, shared credentials file, or IAM role on the machine running the MCP server.
Which env vars should I set in MCP config?
At minimum AWS_REGION. Often AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY unless you rely on ~/.aws/credentials or a role.
Can I install it as an Agent Plugin in Cursor?
Yes, via ~/.cursor/plugins/local/mcp-server-s3. Ensure the Cursor process can read the same AWS credentials as your CLI.
Why no one-click Cursor button?
AWS keys cannot be embedded in a portable install link. Use the JSON under Quick Start.
Example prompts
- "List all my S3 buckets"
- "Show me the files in my-bucket/uploads/"
- "Download the config.json from my-bucket"
- "Upload this content to my-bucket/notes.txt"
- "Generate a presigned URL for this file that expires in 1 hour"
Development
npm install
npm run typecheck npm run build npm test npm run format npm run lint
See also
More MCP servers and developer tools on my portfolio.
Author
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License
MIT © 2026 Ofer Shapira