filesystem vs postgresql-ssh-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | postgresql-ssh-mcp by Zlash65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 6 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 39 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity | DatabaseDeveloper ToolsSecurity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 5 mo ago |
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
postgresql-ssh-mcp · Summary
PostgreSQL MCP server with SSH tunneling for secure database access through bastion hosts.
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
postgresql-ssh-mcp · Use cases
- Securely connecting to PostgreSQL databases behind bastion hosts for AI assistants
- Enabling Claude Desktop to query databases without manual SSH tunnel setup
- Providing database access to ChatGPT through a secure HTTP endpoint
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.
postgresql-ssh-mcp · Install
Claude Desktop (STDIO)
Add to your Claude Desktop config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"postgres": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@zlash65/postgresql-ssh-mcp"],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URI": "postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/mydb"
}
}
}
}ChatGPT (HTTP Server)
DATABASE_URI="postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/mydb" npx @zlash65/postgresql-ssh-mcp-httpThen configure ChatGPT to connect to the HTTP endpoint.