todo-mcp-server vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
todo-mcp-server by idsulik | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 7 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 32 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsOther | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 13 mo ago | this month |
todo-mcp-server · Summary
A minimal Todo MCP server providing basic task management operations through Model Context Protocol.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
todo-mcp-server · Use cases
- Personal task management within AI assistants
- Demonstration of MCP server implementation patterns
- Integration with AI workflows for todo tracking
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
todo-mcp-server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/idsulik/todo-mcp-server.git
cd todo-mcp-server- Install dependencies using uv:
uv pip install -e .Adding to Claude Desktop
Add this to your Claude Desktop configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"todo": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"run",
"--with",
"mcp[cli]",
"mcp",
"run",
"/path/to/your/server.py"
]
}
}
}Using Docker
Alternatively, you can use Docker:
{
"mcpServers": {
"todo": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"idsulik/todo-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}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.