filesystem vs arch-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | arch-mcp by nihalxkumar | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 45 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 45 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Ops & InfraDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 2 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
arch-mcp · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing AI access to Arch Linux ecosystems including Wiki, AUR, and repositories.
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
arch-mcp · Use cases
- AI-assisted Arch Linux package management and troubleshooting
- Finding Arch Wiki documentation through natural language queries
- Managing AUR packages with security checks
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.
arch-mcp · Install
Installation
Package Manager
pip install arch-mcp-serverClaude Desktop Configuration
Add to Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"arch-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "arch_mcp_server"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Python Direct Execution
python -m arch_mcp_server