ATSPI-MCP-Server vs filesystem
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ATSPI-MCP-Server by C-Loftus | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 2 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 29 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 9 mo ago | this month |
ATSPI-MCP-Server · Summary
An MCP server that exposes Linux accessibility tree information through ATSPI
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
ATSPI-MCP-Server · Use cases
- Enabling AI assistants to understand and interact with Linux GUI applications
- Providing context-aware assistance to users with visual impairments
- Automating UI testing by inspecting element states on Linux systems
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
ATSPI-MCP-Server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/C-Loftus/ATSPI-MCP-Server.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd ATSPI-MCP-Server - Build the project:
cargo build --release - Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add the following to your Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atspi": {
"command": "path/to/ATSPI-MCP-Server/target/release/atspi-mcp",
"args": []
}
}
}Note: Ensure apparmor is not blocking ATSPI communication by launching outside sandboxed environments.
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.