filesystem vs streamdeck-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | streamdeck-mcp by verygoodplugins | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 13 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 44 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsMedia |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
streamdeck-mcp · Summary
MCP server for Elgato Stream Deck control, letting AI create custom profiles with buttons, icons, and scripts.
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
streamdeck-mcp · Use cases
- Create custom Slack control boards with channel jump buttons and status toggles
- Build themed Home Assistant dashboards for specific areas
- Generate OBS control panels based on actual scenes and audio inputs
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.
streamdeck-mcp · Install
Installation
Install with uvx and configure in your MCP client:
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"streamdeck": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["streamdeck-mcp"]
}
}
}Claude Code
claude mcp add streamdeck -- uvx streamdeck-mcpOther clients
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"streamdeck": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["streamdeck-mcp"]
}
}
}