filesystem vs mcp-claude-code
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-claude-code by SDGLBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 301 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 47 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsFile SystemAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 9 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-claude-code · Summary
MCP server implementing Claude Code capabilities with file operations, code analysis, and command execution tools.
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-claude-code · Use cases
- Direct code refactoring and improvement within Claude Desktop
- Automated file management and code pattern searching across projects
- Concurrent task delegation using sub-agents for complex operations
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-claude-code · Install
Installation
- Install the package:
pip install mcp-claude-code- Configure Claude Desktop:
Add to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-code": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_claude_code.server"],
"env": {
"MCP_CLAUDE_CODE_PATH": "/path/to/your/project"
}
}
}
}