filesystem vs Deskdrop
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | Deskdrop by SvReenen | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 27 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 44 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityAI / LLM ToolsCommunication |
| Language | TypeScript | Kotlin |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
Deskdrop · Summary
Android keyboard with MCP support for smart home control via Home Assistant
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
Deskdrop · Use cases
- Control smart home devices from keyboard
- Automate actions via AI tools integration
- Use MCP for device-specific 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.
Deskdrop · Install
Install the Deskdrop APK from GitHub Releases:
- Download the latest APK from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/SvReenen/Deskdrop/releases)
- Install on your Android device
- Open Deskdrop and follow the setup wizard
- Enable Deskdrop in your keyboard settings
- Switch to Deskdrop as your active keyboard
For MCP integration with Home Assistant:
- Ensure Home Assistant is accessible from your device
- In Deskdrop settings, configure the MCP server with your Home Assistant URL
- Set up authentication tokens as needed