What is the key difference between Plsreadme and Smart Tree?

Plsreadme belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution, while Smart Tree belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Plsreadme or Smart Tree in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Plsreadme and Smart Tree free or paid?

Plsreadme operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Smart Tree operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Plsreadme lists 5 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars. Smart Tree lists 6 tools with 6 views and 268 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Plsreadme and Smart Tree together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Plsreadme vs Smart Tree

In-depth architectural comparison of the Plsreadme and Smart Tree MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Plsreadme

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Smart Tree

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Plsreadme if you need specialized File Systems tools running via a local process. Choose Smart Tree if your workspace requires File Systems integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Plsreadme when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: PLSREADME_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: plsreadme_share_file, plsreadme_share_text, plsreadme_update.

Explore Plsreadme Details

Choose Smart Tree when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Local stdio MCP mode, AI-oriented directory visualization, Compressed and quantum output modes.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Plsreadme FacundoLucci File Systems	Smart Tree 8b-is File Systems
Summary	Share markdown files and text as clean, readable web links via plsreadmesharefile and plsreadmesharetext; zero setup (npx -y plsreadme-mcp or https://plsreadme.com/mcp).	AI-native directory visualization with semantic analysis, ultra-compressed formats for AI consumption, and 10x token reduction. Supports quantum-semantic mode with intelligent file categorization.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Plsreadme Tools (5)

plsreadme_share_file

Share a local markdown file as a clean, readable web link on plsreadme.com. Reads the file, uploads it, and returns a permanent shareable URL. If the file was previously shared, updates the existing link instead of creating a new one. Tracks links in a local .plsreadme file for future edits and deletes.

plsreadme_share_text

Share text as a clean, readable web link on plsreadme.com. Accepts markdown or plain text. Plain text is auto-structured into markdown before upload. Returns a permanent shareable URL. Tracks links in a local .plsreadme file for future edits and deletes.

plsreadme_update

Update an existing plsreadme document with new content. Requires either the document ID or the original file path. Looks up the admin token from the local .plsreadme record file.

plsreadme_delete

Delete a plsreadme document permanently. Requires either the document ID or the original file path. Looks up the admin token from the local .plsreadme record file.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Plsreadme Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "facundolucci-plsreadme": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "plsreadme-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PLSREADME_API_KEY": "YOUR_PLSREADME_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Smart Tree Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "8b-is-smart-tree": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "8b-is-smart-tree"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Plsreadme is categorized under File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Smart Tree belongs to File Systems using local stdio subprocess. Select Plsreadme when you need capabilities focused on file systems and Smart Tree when you require tools for file systems.

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