payloadcmsmcp vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
payloadcmsmcp by disruption-hub | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 114 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 41 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsDatabaseE-commerce | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 14 mo ago | this month |
payloadcmsmcp · Summary
Specialized MCP server for Payload CMS 3.0 providing code validation, template generation, and project scaffolding tools.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
payloadcmsmcp · Use cases
- Validate Payload CMS collections and configurations against best practices
- Generate code templates for collections, fields, hooks, and other components
- Scaffold complete Payload CMS projects with database setup and authentication
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
payloadcmsmcp · Install
Installation
Using Cursor
- Open Cursor Settings
- Go to MCP Servers section
- Add a new MCP server
- Name it "Payload CMS 3.0 MCP"
- Set Transport Type to "Command"
- Set Command to:
railway run --service=YOUR_SERVICE_ID - Save the configuration
General Setup
Ensure you have Node.js 18+ and an active Railway account with API token.
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.