cheat-engine-server-python vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
cheat-engine-server-python by bethington | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
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| Stars | ★ 49 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 44 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsSecurityOther | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 4 mo ago | this month |
cheat-engine-server-python · Summary
MCP Cheat Engine Server provides safe read-only memory access for debugging and analysis.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
cheat-engine-server-python · Use cases
- Debugging applications by examining memory contents without modifying them
- Security research through safe memory analysis of target processes
- Game modding and understanding game mechanics via memory inspection
- Educational purposes for learning about computer memory and reverse engineering
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
cheat-engine-server-python · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit recommended)
- Python 3.9 or higher
- Administrator privileges (for memory access)
- Claude Desktop or compatible MCP client
Steps
- Clone or download the project to your computer
- Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Navigate to the server directory
- Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Test the server:
python server/main.py --test - Start the server:
python server/main.py
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config file (%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheat-engine": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["path\\to\\server\\main.py", "--debug", "--read-only"],
"cwd": "path\\to\\cheat-engine-server-python"
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop after adding the configuration.
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.