What is the key difference between Files and Huoshui File Search?

Files belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution, while Huoshui File Search belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Files or Huoshui File Search 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 Files and Huoshui File Search free or paid?

Files operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Huoshui File Search operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Files lists 0 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. Huoshui File Search lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Files and Huoshui File Search 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

Files vs Huoshui File Search

In-depth architectural comparison of the Files and Huoshui File Search 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

Files

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Huoshui File Search

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Files if you need specialized File Systems tools running via a local process. Choose Huoshui File Search 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 Files 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).

Explore Files Details

Choose Huoshui File Search 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: query, path, case_sensitive.

Explore Huoshui File Search Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Files File Systems	Huoshui File Search File Systems
Summary	Sandboxed local filesystem: read, search, edit, copy, archive, and safely manage files.	An MCP server that provides fast Spotlight file search capabilities for macOS
Category & Scope	File Systems	File Systems
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Files Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Huoshui File Search Tools (6)

query

path

case_sensitive

regex

sort_by

limit

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).

Files Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "files": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@abhishekmcp/notes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Huoshui File Search Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "huoshui-file-search": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "huoshui-file-search"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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