filesystem vs wmux
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | wmux by openwong2kim | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 76 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 46 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsBrowser Automation |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
wmux · Summary
Windows terminal multiplexer with MCP server integration for AI coding agents like Claude, supporting split terminals and browser automation.
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
wmux · Use cases
- Running multiple AI coding agents (Claude, Codex, Gemini) simultaneously in split terminals
- Automating browser interactions through AI agents using Chrome DevTools Protocol
- Creating persistent terminal sessions that survive app restarts and system reboots
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.
wmux · Install
Installation Options
**Winget (recommended):**
winget install openwong2kim.wmux**Chocolatey:**
choco install wmux**Installer:** [Download wmux Setup.exe](https://github.com/openwong2kim/wmux/releases/latest)
**One-liner (PowerShell):**
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openwong2kim/wmux/main/install.ps1 | iex**Claude Desktop Integration:** Wmux automatically registers the MCP server on startup. No manual configuration needed.