filesystem vs mcp-libsql
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-libsql by Xexr | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 20 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 40 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | DatabaseDeveloper ToolsSecurity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 12 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
mcp-libsql · Summary
Secure MCP server for libSQL databases with comprehensive tools, connection pooling, and transaction support.
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-libsql · Use cases
- Securely interact with libSQL/Turso databases through Claude Desktop for data analysis and manipulation
- Build applications that need database access while maintaining security through the MCP protocol
- Manage database schemas and perform table operations without direct SQL exposure
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-libsql · Install
Installation
# Install globally
pnpm install -g @xexr/mcp-libsqlClaude Desktop Configuration
Create a configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libsql": {
"command": "mcp-libsql",
"args": [
"--url",
"file:///Users/username/database.db"
]
}
}
}For Turso databases with authentication:
export LIBSQL_AUTH_TOKEN="your-turso-auth-token-here"{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-libsql": {
"command": "mcp-libsql",
"args": [
"--url",
"libsql://your-database.turso.io"
]
}
}
}