filesystem vs anki-mcp-server
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | anki-mcp-server by nailuoGG | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 239 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 51 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityAI / LLM ToolsDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
anki-mcp-server · Summary
An MCP server for Anki flashcards via AnkiConnect, allowing LLMs to create, manage, and sync cards.
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
anki-mcp-server · Use cases
- Automatically generate flashcards from study materials using LLM
- Batch import cards from external sources into Anki
- Sync card creation between different devices through AnkiWeb
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.
anki-mcp-server · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- Anki installed
- AnkiConnect add-on installed in Anki
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"anki": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server"]
}
}
}Or with custom AnkiConnect port:
{
"mcpServers": {
"anki": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server", "--port", "8080"]
}
}
}Via Desktop Extension (.mcpb)
- Generate the .mcpb file:
npm run pack - Open Claude Desktop Settings → Extensions and drag the .mcpb file to install
Cline Configuration
Add to your VSCode settings cline_mcp_settings.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"anki": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["--yes", "anki-mcp-server"]
}
}
}