mcp-browser-agent vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-browser-agent by imprvhub | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 38 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 45 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Browser AutomationWeb ScrapingDeveloper Tools | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 3 mo ago | this month |
mcp-browser-agent · Summary
An MCP server providing Claude with autonomous browser automation capabilities including DOM manipulation, JavaScript execution, and API requests.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-browser-agent · Use cases
- Automating web testing and QA processes through AI agents
- Web scraping complex sites with dynamic content and JavaScript rendering
- Automating repetitive browser workflows like form submissions and data extraction
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
mcp-browser-agent · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/imprvhub/mcp-browser-agent
cd mcp-browser-agent- Install dependencies:
npm install- Build the project:
npm run build- Configure Claude Desktop:
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"browserAgent": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_DIRECTORY/mcp-browser-agent/dist/index.js", "--browser", "chrome"]
}
}
}Replace ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_DIRECTORY with the actual path to the project directory.
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.