aws-geocode-mcp vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
aws-geocode-mcp by Kanahiro | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 1 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 28 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsOtherDeveloper Tools | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 11 mo ago | this month |
aws-geocode-mcp · Summary
An MCP server for geocoding using Amazon Location Service that converts addresses to coordinates.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
aws-geocode-mcp · Use cases
- Converting physical addresses to latitude and longitude coordinates for mapping applications
- Implementing location-based search functionality in AI assistants
- Enabling proximity-based queries for nearby businesses or points of interest
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
aws-geocode-mcp · Install
Installation
- First, obtain an API key from AWS Management Console with the following scopes:
- Geocode - SearchNearby
- Install the package globally:
npm install -g aws-geocode-mcp- Configure Claude Desktop by adding this to your
claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"geocoder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["aws-geocode-mcp"],
"env": {
"AMAZON_LOCATION_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"AWS_REGION": "us-east-1"
}
}
}
}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.