Convertica MCP vs Filesystem
A side-by-side look at the Convertica MCP and Filesystem MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Convertica MCP for file systems work as a local process; choose Filesystem for file systems as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Convertica MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
CONVERTICA_API_KEY. - You want tools like
list_converters, convert_file.
Choose Filesystem when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Systems | File Systems |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 90/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Paid service | Free |
| Required env vars | CONVERTICA_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 91,308 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 2 | 9 |
| Full listing | View Convertica MCP | View Filesystem |
Tools & capabilities
Convertica MCP tools 2
list_convertersList all available file conversion tools (PDF ⇄ Word/Excel/PowerPoint/JPG/HTML/Markdown/EPUB/PDF-A, merge/split/compress/protect PDF, image convert/optimize/HEIC, and more) with their input fields and options. Call this first to find the right `tool` value for convert_file.convert_fileRun one of convertica.net's 35+ conversion tools on local file(s) and save the result next to the input (or into output_dir). Requires authentication via the CONVERTICA_API_KEY env var. Use list_converters for tool slugs and options. Examples: {tool: 'pdf-to-word', files: ['/docs/report.pdf']}; {tool: 'pdf-organize/merge', files: ['/a.pdf','/b.pdf']}.
Filesystem tools 9
create_entitiesCreate multiple new entities in the knowledge graphcreate_relationsCreate multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voiceadd_observationsAdd new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graphdelete_entitiesDelete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graphdelete_observationsDelete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graphdelete_relationsDelete multiple relations from the knowledge graphread_graphRead the entire knowledge graphsearch_nodesSearch for nodes in the knowledge graph based on a queryopen_nodesOpen specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Convertica MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"convertica-net-convertica-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"convertica-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CONVERTICA_API_KEY": "YOUR_CONVERTICA_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Filesystem
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Convertica MCP is categorized under File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Filesystem belongs to File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Convertica MCP for file systems work and Filesystem for file systems.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Convertica MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: api key required. Filesystem is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add convertica-net-convertica-mcp and filesystem as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Convertica MCP has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Filesystem has 90/100 (Excellent) with 4 views, 0 installs and 91,308 GitHub stars.
