filesystem vs word-mcp-live
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | word-mcp-live by ykarapazar | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 86 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 49 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | ProductivityAI / LLM ToolsDeveloper Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 1 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
word-mcp-live · Summary
MCP server with 124 tools for Microsoft Word including live editing, tracked changes, and cross-platform functionality.
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
word-mcp-live · Use cases
- Automated document generation and formatting with AI assistance
- Collaborative document review with AI-managed tracked changes
- Cross-platform document manipulation without opening Word interface
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.
word-mcp-live · Install
Install the package:
pip install word-mcp-liveAdd to your Claude Desktop configuration (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"word": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["word-mcp-live"],
"env": {
"MCP_AUTHOR": "Your Name",
"MCP_AUTHOR_INITIALS": "YN"
}
}
}
}