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Connect Claude & ChatGPT to Files.com

Ask your AI to find a file, tidy a folder or share something in Files.com (BrickFTP). It can list and search folders, get file details and download links, and create folders or copy, move, zip, unzip and delete files. It can create and email share links, ask people to upload files, see what arrived in inboxes and who downloaded from a share link, and read and add comments on files.

Connect Files.com (BrickFTP) free

Free plan, no credit card. Takes about a minute.

Try asking

“Find the contract files for Nordic Foods.”
The AI searches the whole site by name and lists the matching files and folders with their paths.
“Share /Clients/Acme/Reports with a link that expires on Friday and has a password.”
It creates a share link for the folder with the expiry and password you set.
“Email that share link to [email protected] with a short note.”
It emails the share link to the address. The email is sent right away.

What your AI can do

Files and folders

List and search folders, get file details and download links, create folders, and copy, move, rename, zip, unzip or delete files.

Sharing and requests

Create, update and email share links, see who downloaded from them, request uploads from users or groups and list inbox uploads.

Users and comments

Search users and groups, and read or add comments on files and folders.

“Zip everything in /Projects/2025 into one file.”
It puts the files into a new ZIP file at the destination you choose.
“Ask the Finance group to upload the March invoices to /Finance/Incoming.”
It looks up the group and creates a file request for that folder.
“Who downloaded from our press kit share link?”
It finds the share link and lists the downloads from it.

23 tools for Files.com (BrickFTP)

These tools are switched on when you connect. You can switch any of them off, or require your approval before it runs.

add_file_commentChanges dataAdd a comment `body` to a file or folder by `path`.
copy_fileChanges dataCopy a file or folder from `path` to `destination`, optionally overwriting.
create_file_requestChanges dataAsk users or groups to upload a file: folder `path`, `destination` filename and `user_ids` or `group_ids`.
create_folderChanges dataCreate a folder at `path`; set `mkdir_parents` to also create missing parent folders.
create_share_linkChanges dataCreate a share link for the files or folders in `paths`, with optional expiry, password, max uses, description and upload/download permissions.
delete_fileDeletesDelete a file or folder by `path`; set `recursive` to delete a folder with contents. Cannot be undone.
download_fileGet a file by `path` with a temporary download URL. Set `action` to stat to get info only, without logging a download.
email_share_linkChanges dataEmail a share link by `bundle_id` to the addresses in `to` (or `recipients`) with an optional note. Sends email.
get_file_infoGet details about a file or folder by `path`: size, dates and permissions.
get_share_linkGet one share link by `bundle_id`, with its URL, paths, expiry and permissions.
get_userGet one user by `user_id`.
list_file_commentsList the comments on a file or folder by `path`.
list_file_requestsList file requests, optionally only your own (`mine`) or for one folder `path`.
list_folderList the files and folders inside a folder `path` (use an empty path for the root). Pass `search` to find by name, or `search_all` to search the whole site.
list_groupsList user groups and their IDs.
list_inbox_uploadsList files uploaded to inboxes, with optional date filters and sorting by creation time.
list_share_link_downloadsList downloads from share links, optionally for one `bundle_id`.
list_share_linksList share links, with optional filters such as creator user, code or expiry dates. Use it to find a share link ID.
move_fileChanges dataMove or rename a file or folder from `path` to `destination`, optionally overwriting.
search_usersSearch users by name, username or email with `search`, or filter by fields. Use it to find a user ID.
unzip_fileChanges dataExtract a ZIP file at `path` into the `destination` folder.
update_share_linkChanges dataUpdate a share link by `bundle_id`: paths, expiry, password, description, max uses or permissions.
zip_filesChanges dataPut the files at `paths` into a new ZIP file at `destination`.

Set up in three steps

1
Pick the app
Create a free PipMCP account and choose Files.com (BrickFTP) from the app list.
2
Paste your key
Paste a Files.com API key. In Files.com open the Developer API page (Settings) and click Create API Key. For safety, pick a non-administrator user in the User field and choose Files Only unless admin actions are needed. Leaving User blank creates a site-wide Full Access key. Copy the key when it is shown.
3
Add the link to your AI
You get a personal MCP link. Add it to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor:
1. Click your name, then Settings › Connectors › Add custom connector.
2. Paste your link as the Remote MCP server URL.
3. Switch it on from the + menu in a chat.

Questions

What can the AI do in Files.com?

The AI can list, search and read files and folders, get download links, create folders, and copy, move, zip, unzip and delete files. It can create, update and email share links, see share link downloads, create and list file requests, list inbox uploads, look up users and groups, and read and add comments on files.

Does the AI see my Files.com API key?

No. Your Files.com API key is encrypted at rest and never shown to the AI. After you save it, it is not shown again, not even to you. The AI only sees the results of the tools it calls.

Can I control what the AI is allowed to do?

Yes. You choose which tools are switched on, so you can start read-only. Deleting a file or folder cannot be undone, and emailing a share link sends mail right away. Both can require your approval before they run. Every tool call is logged.

Does it work with ChatGPT?

Yes. In ChatGPT go to Settings › Apps & Connectors › Advanced and turn on Developer mode, then add your PipMCP link. Developer mode needs a paid ChatGPT plan: Plus, Pro, Business or Enterprise. The same link also works in Claude (Settings › Connectors › Add custom connector), Cursor and other MCP clients.

What does it cost?

PipMCP has a free plan with no credit card required. Paid plans bill per completed task. You also need your own Files.com account.

What kind of Files.com API key should I create?

Create the key on the Developer API page in Files.com settings. For safety, pick a non-administrator user in the User field and choose Files Only, unless admin actions are needed. If you leave User blank, the key gets site-wide Full Access.