filesystem vs claude-mermaid
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | claude-mermaid by veelenga | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 146 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 50 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsProductivityOther |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
claude-mermaid · Summary
MCP server for rendering Mermaid diagrams with live reload functionality and export 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
claude-mermaid · Use cases
- Create and iteratively refine architecture diagrams in real-time during development planning sessions
- Generate documentation flowcharts that automatically update as the documentation changes
- Produce sequence diagrams for system design and share them via exportable formats
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.
claude-mermaid · Install
Installation
**Plugin Install (Recommended)**
In Claude Code, add the marketplace and install the plugin:
/plugin marketplace add veelenga/claude-mermaid
/plugin install claude-mermaid@claude-mermaidThen restart Claude Code to activate the plugin.
**From npm:**
npm install -g claude-mermaid**For Claude Desktop** (if not using Claude Code):
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mermaid": {
"command": "claude-mermaid"
}
}
}