Plsreadme vs Filesystem MCP
A side-by-side look at the Plsreadme and Filesystem MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Plsreadme for file systems work as a local process; choose Filesystem MCP 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 Plsreadme when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You have the keys it needs:
PLSREADME_API_KEY. - You want tools like
plsreadme_share_file, plsreadme_share_text, plsreadme_update.
Choose Filesystem MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
list_roots, list, find_files.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Systems | File Systems |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | PLSREADME_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 4 | 24 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 5 | 13 |
| Full listing | View Plsreadme | View Filesystem MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Plsreadme tools 5
plsreadme_share_fileShare 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_textShare 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_updateUpdate 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_deleteDelete 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.plsreadme_listList all plsreadme documents tracked in the local .plsreadme file. Shows document IDs, titles, URLs, and source files.
Filesystem MCP tools 13
list_rootsList allowed workspace roots. Call this first — all other tools scope to these.listList directory contents. Returns entries (dirs-first, alphabetical) and an ASCII tree.find_filesFind files by glob pattern (e.g. `**/*.ts`). Returns matching files with metadata.statGet file/directory metadata: size, modified time, permissions, MIME type, token estimate.search_textSearch file contents for text (grep-like). Returns matching lines with context.diffCompare two files and return a unified diff with added/removed line counts.readRead a text file. Supports head/tail and line ranges. Accepts `paths[]` for batches.createCreate one or more files, creating parent directories as needed. An existing file prompts the user to confirm the overwrite; `overwrite: true` on an entry skips the prompt, `append: true` adds to the end instead.editApply sequential literal string replacements to one or more files (up to 5 files per call, 100 edits per file).moveMove, rename, or copy (`copy: true`) one or more files/directories to explicit destinations.deletePermanently delete one or more files or directories. This action is irreversible.replace_textBulk search-and-replace across files matching a glob pattern.- +1 more on the listing page
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.
Plsreadme
{
"mcpServers": {
"facundolucci-plsreadme": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"plsreadme-mcp"
],
"env": {
"PLSREADME_API_KEY": "YOUR_PLSREADME_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Filesystem MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Plsreadme is categorized under File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Filesystem MCP belongs to File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Plsreadme for file systems work and Filesystem MCP 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.
Plsreadme is listed as free. Auth: other. Filesystem MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 facundolucci-plsreadme and filesystem-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Plsreadme has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars. Filesystem MCP has 59/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 24 GitHub stars.
