filesystem vs applescript-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | applescript-mcp by peakmojo | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 457 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 51 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityFile SystemDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 3 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
applescript-mcp · Summary
MCP server for AppleScript execution on Mac, enabling AI control of system applications and files.
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
applescript-mcp · Use cases
- Automating calendar events and reminders via AI
- Reading and managing Notes and Messages applications
- Executing file system operations and shell commands
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.
applescript-mcp · Install
Installation
Node.js
{
"mcpServers": {
"applescript_execute": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@peakmojo/applescript-mcp"
]
}
}
}Python (uvx)
{
"mcpServers": {
"applescript_execute": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/peakmojo/applescript-mcp",
"mcp-server-applescript"
]
}
}
}Python (local development)
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/peakmojo/applescript-mcp.git- Configure Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"applescript_execute": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"/path/to/your/repo",
"run",
"mcp-server-applescript"
]
}
}
}