filesystem vs osmmcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | osmmcp by NERVsystems | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 22 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 43 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | AI / LLM ToolsDeveloper ToolsOther |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Last commit | this month | 2 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
osmmcp · Summary
OpenStreetMap MCP server providing precision geospatial tools including geocoding, routing, and neighborhood analysis.
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
osmmcp · Use cases
- Travel planning and route optimization for real-world navigation
- Real estate analysis with neighborhood livability metrics
- Location-based business intelligence and competitive analysis
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.
osmmcp · Install
Installation
Using Go
go install github.com/NERVsystems/osmmcp@latestWith Claude Desktop
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"osmmcp": {
"command": "go",
"args": ["run", "github.com/NERVsystems/osmmcp"],
"env": {}
}
}
}