filesystem vs mcp-server-semgrep
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-server-semgrep by vetcoders | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 28 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 44 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsSecurityAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-server-semgrep · Summary
MCP Server Semgrep integrates Semgrep static analysis with AI assistants for code scanning, security detection, and quality improvements.
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-server-semgrep · Use cases
- Security vulnerability scanning before deployment
- Code quality improvement and refactoring assistance
- Enforcing coding standards and style consistency in teams
- Educating developers about secure practices
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-server-semgrep · Install
Installation
Option 1: Install from Smithery.ai (Recommended)
- Visit [MCP Server Semgrep on Smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai/server/@VetCoders/mcp-server-semgrep)
- Follow the installation instructions to add it to your MCP-compatible clients
Option 2: Install from NPM
npm install -g mcp-server-semgrepIntegration with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"semgrep": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/your_path/mcp-server-semgrep/build/index.js"
],
"env": {
"SEMGREP_APP_TOKEN": "your_semgrep_app_token",
"MCP_SERVER_SEMGREP_ALLOWED_ROOTS": "/Users/you/projects"
}
}
}
}