FileSystem MCP Server vs MCP Everything Search
A side-by-side look at the FileSystem MCP Server and MCP Everything Search MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose FileSystem MCP Server for file systems work as a local process; choose MCP Everything Search 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 FileSystem MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
directory, path, file_path.
Choose MCP Everything Search 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 have the keys it needs:
EVERYTHING_SDK_PATH. - You want tools like
match_path, match_case, match_whole_word.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | File Systems | File Systems |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 60/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | EVERYTHING_SDK_PATH |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 5 | 366 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 5 | 16 |
| Full listing | View FileSystem MCP Server | View MCP Everything Search |
Tools & capabilities
FileSystem MCP Server tools 5
directoryThe absolute or relative path to the directory (supports both / and \\ separators)pathAbsolute or relative path to the resourcefile_pathPath to write to (must be within allowed dirs)contentText string to writecontent_base64Base64-encoded binary data
MCP Everything Search tools 16
match_pathMatch against full path instead of filename only (default: false)match_caseEnable case-sensitive search (default: false)match_whole_wordMatch whole words only (default: false)match_regexEnable regex search (default: false)sort_bySort order for results (default: 1). Available options:search_directoryLimit the search to a directory (`mdfind -onlyin`). `~` is expanded; the directory must exist.literal_queryTreat the query as a literal Spotlight query string (`-literal`)interpret_queryInterpret the query as if typed in the Spotlight menu (`-interpret`)live_updatesNot supported. `mdfind -live` never exits, so setting it returns an error.ignore_caseCase-insensitive search, `-i` (default: true)regex_searchTreat the query as a regular expression (default: false)existing_filesOnly list files that still exist, `-e` (default: true)- +4 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.
FileSystem MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"vs-filesystem-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
MCP Everything Search
{
"mcpServers": {
"mamertofabian-mcp-everything-search": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-everything-search"
],
"env": {
"EVERYTHING_SDK_PATH": "YOUR_EVERYTHING_SDK_PATH_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
FileSystem MCP Server is categorized under File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Everything Search belongs to File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick FileSystem MCP Server for file systems work and MCP Everything Search 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.
FileSystem MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. MCP Everything Search 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 filesystem-mcp-server and mamertofabian-mcp-everything-search as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, FileSystem MCP Server has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 5 GitHub stars. MCP Everything Search has 60/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 366 GitHub stars.