apisql-mcp vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
apisql-mcp by apisql-dev | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 33 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 44 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | DatabaseDeveloper ToolsProductivity | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 2 mo ago | this month |
apisql-mcp · Summary
MCP server providing unified access to multiple databases through SQL operations with dynamic switching capabilities.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
apisql-mcp · Use cases
- Cross-database querying and analysis across different database systems
- Secure database access without exposing databases to the public internet
- Dynamic SQL operations with real-time data source switching
filesystem · Use cases
- Enable AI models to read and write project files during development
- Allow Claude or other MCP clients to browse and analyze codebases
- Provide secure sandboxed access to specific directories for content generation
apisql-mcp · Install
Installation
- Prerequisites: Node.js >= 18.0.0 and apiSQL account (register at [open.apisql.cn](https://open.apisql.cn))
- Install apiSQL gateway to connect your database
- Install the MCP server:
npm install -g apisql-mcp
# or run directly with
npx -y apisql-mcp- Configure in Claude Desktop:
{
"mcpServers": {
"apisql-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "apisql-mcp"],
"env": {
"APISQL_MCP_API_URL": "https://open.apisql.cn/api/mytest/$sudb",
"APISQL_MCP_API_KEY": "Bearer sk-your-api-key",
"APISQL_MCP_DS": "mysql"
}
}
}
}filesystem · Install
Installation
Using NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}Using Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/allowed/dir",
"mcp/filesystem",
"/projects"
]
}
}
}VS Code Extension
Click the installation buttons in the README to install directly in VS Code.