filesystem vs mcp-framework
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-framework by QuantGeekDev | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 916 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 54 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 1 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-framework · Summary
TypeScript framework for building MCP servers with automatic discovery, type safety, and multiple transport options.
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
mcp-framework · Use cases
- Building custom MCP servers for AI assistants with specific domain functionality
- Creating cryptocurrency tipping services like tip.md
- Developing enterprise tools with secure authentication and multiple transport options
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.
mcp-framework · Install
Installation
# Install the framework globally
npm install -g mcp-framework
# Create a new MCP server project
mcp create my-mcp-server
# Navigate to your project
cd my-mcp-server
# Your server is ready to use!Using with Claude Desktop
Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/my-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}