What is the best alternative to File?

The top-rated alternatives to File in the Developer Tools category include PraisonAI, TokenSave, Revdoku. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do File alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

File and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to File free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare File with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to File (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
F File (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
TokenSave	npx	Free/None	Free	619	—	Compare →
Revdoku	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Builderforce	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Opentalk2html Notmd	npx	Free/None	Free	7	—	Compare →
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
A Agent Browser	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
MCP Debugger	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
AgentPhone	npx	Free/None	Free	121	—	Compare →
Valet	npx	No auth required	Freemium	—	—	Compare →
Sem	npx	Free/None	Free	3,334	—	Compare →