mcp-remote-macos-use vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-remote-macos-use by baryhuang | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 482 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 48 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsProductivityOther | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 11 mo ago | this month |
mcp-remote-macos-use · Summary
MCP server enabling AI agents to control remote macOS systems without API keys
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-remote-macos-use · Use cases
- Automate social media management on Twitter and LinkedIn
- Create video content using CapCut and other macOS applications
- Automate recruitment processes by collecting and qualifying candidate information
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
mcp-remote-macos-use · Install
Installation
- Enable Screen Sharing on your macOS machine: [Apple Support Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/remote-desktop/set-up-a-computer-running-vnc-software-apdbed09830/mac)
- Connect to your remote macOS: [Apple Connection Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-the-screen-of-another-mac-mh14066/mac)
- Install Docker Desktop for local Mac: [Docker Installation Guide](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/)
- Add this MCP server to Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"remote-macos-use": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"-e",
"MACOS_USERNAME=your_macos_username",
"-e",
"MACOS_PASSWORD=your_macos_password",
"-e",
"MACOS_HOST=your_macos_hostname_or_ip",
"--rm",
"buryhuang/mcp-remote-macos-use:latest"
]
}
}
}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.