filesystem vs easy-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | easy-mcp by zcaceres | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 194 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 40 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 16 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
easy-mcp · Summary
A TypeScript framework for creating MCP servers with simple Express-like API and experimental decorators.
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
easy-mcp · Use cases
- Creating custom MCP servers with TypeScript tools and resources
- Building AI assistants with custom capabilities through decorator API
- Rapid prototyping of MCP servers with minimal boilerplate
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.
easy-mcp · Install
bun install easy-mcpFor Claude Desktop, add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"easy-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["easy-mcp"]
}
}
}