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S3 MCP
Manage AWS S3 buckets and objects — list, read, upload, and delete files across buckets. Includes path traversal protection and supports cross-region access for distributed storage workflows with S3-compatible API support.
What is S3 MCP?
S3 MCP is a Model Context Protocol server published by aws-samples that lets AI assistants interact with file systems services. Once configured, your assistant can call its connected tools in natural language instead of you hand-writing every request against the underlying API.
What Can You Do With It?
- Browse S3 bucket contents
- Upload and download files
- Manage bucket policies
How to Use This Server
- 1. Choose your AI clientAdd S3 MCP to an MCP-compatible assistant (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or any client listed in the official MCP docs).
- 2. Install the serverFollow the install instructions below. Most servers install with a package manager in a few minutes and need only an API key or a local credential.
- 3. Add it to your configurationWrite the server block into your client's config file exactly as the official docs publish — including any arguments, environment variables, and path fields.
- 4. Start askingRestart your client and describe the task in natural language — the assistant uses the server's tools against your real data and services.
Server Specs
- Publisher
- aws-samples
- Category
- File Systems
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Tags
- S3AWSCloud StorageObject Storage
Get It Set Up
Security note: MCP servers run with the credentials you give them. Only install servers you trust, review tool lists before enabling them, and use scoped credentials (read-only tokens where possible). Axonix is an independent directory, not the publisher of this server.