filesystem vs pentestMCP
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | pentestMCP by RamKansal | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 65 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 46 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | SecurityDeveloper ToolsOps & Infra |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
pentestMCP · Summary
MCP server exposing 20+ penetration testing tools for AI-assisted security testing via Docker.
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
pentestMCP · Use cases
- AI-assisted penetration testing with natural language control
- Automated vulnerability scanning through LLM agents
- Security workflow integration with Claude Desktop or VS Code
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.
pentestMCP · Install
Installation
Using Pre-built Docker Image (Recommended):
docker pull ramgameer/pentest-mcp:latestClaude Desktop Integration
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pentestMCP": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"--rm",
"-i",
"ramgameer/pentest-mcp:latest"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop after configuration.