open-streetmap-mcp vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
open-streetmap-mcp by jagan-shanmugam | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 191 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 45 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsOther | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 10 mo ago | this month |
open-streetmap-mcp · Summary
A comprehensive OpenStreetMap MCP server enabling geocoding, routing, POI searches, and neighborhood analysis through location-based tools.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
open-streetmap-mcp · Use cases
- Finding optimal meeting points for multiple people
- Analyzing neighborhood livability for real estate decisions
- Locating EV charging stations with specific connector types
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
open-streetmap-mcp · Install
Installation
In MCP Hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.
"mcpServers": {
"osm-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"osm-mcp-server"
]
}
}Local Development
- Install the package in development mode:
pip install -e .- Start the server:
osm-mcp-serverfilesystem · 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.