model-context-protocol-resources vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
model-context-protocol-resources by cyanheads | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 279 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 46 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsKnowledge GraphAI / LLM Tools | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | — | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 11 mo ago | this month |
model-context-protocol-resources · Summary
A comprehensive collection of MCP guides, utilities, and server implementations for practical exploration of the Model Context Protocol.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
model-context-protocol-resources · Use cases
- Developers learning MCP protocol through practical examples and guides
- Building custom MCP servers for specific domains like medical research or task management
- Creating MCP clients that integrate multiple server capabilities
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
model-context-protocol-resources · Install
Installation
This repository primarily contains guides, examples, and template code rather than a directly installable server. To get started:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/cyanheads/model-context-protocol-resources.git - Navigate to specific server directories (e.g.,
atlas-mcp-server,git-mcp-server) - Follow installation instructions in each server's README
For Claude Desktop integration, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-ts-template": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["path/to/mcp-ts-template/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}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.