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Bridgerator enables AI models to access local PC files securely

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A new tool called Bridgerator allows users to grant AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Codex access to files on their local Windows PCs. This protocol bypasses the need to open inbound network ports by establishing an outbound secure WebSocket connection from the PC to a hosted MCP endpoint. The system enables AI models to perform tasks such as searching, summarizing, renaming, and creating files directly on the user's machine, with security measures including TLS encryption and device key management. AI

IMPACT Enables AI models to interact with local file systems, expanding their utility for tasks like data analysis and content generation.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new tool that integrates with existing AI models to provide new functionality.

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Bridgerator enables AI models to access local PC files securely

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · ReconDeck ·

    How to let ChatGPT work with files on your own Windows PC over MCP

    <p><strong>Disclosure:</strong> I make Bridgerator, the tool used in this walkthrough. I'll try to be specific about what it does and, just as important, what it doesn't protect you from.</p> <p>ChatGPT is good at reading, summarizing and rewriting text. But your files are on you…

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