What is the key difference between Filesystem and Gqai?

Filesystem belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Gqai belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Filesystem or Gqai 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 Filesystem and Gqai free or paid?

Filesystem operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gqai operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Filesystem lists 4 tools with 2 views and 90,185 GitHub stars. Gqai lists 6 tools with 2 views and 23 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Filesystem and Gqai 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

Filesystem vs Gqai

In-depth architectural comparison of the Filesystem and Gqai 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

Filesystem

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 75/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Gqai

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Filesystem if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Gqai if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Filesystem when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Secure file read and write operations, Configurable access control policies, Reference implementation for MCP file handling.

Explore Filesystem Details

Choose Gqai when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MY_AUTH_TOKEN, MY_SCHEMA_URL, MY_DOCS_PATH, MY_INCLUDE, MY_EXCLUDE.
Primary tools included: Define tools using standard GraphQL queries and mutations, Auto-discover operations from .graphqlrc.yml and .graphql files, Supports environment variable substitution in config and headers.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Filesystem VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations	Gqai fotoetienne Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Secure file operations with configurable access controls.	Define tools using regular GraphQL queries/mutations and gqai automatically generates an MCP server for you.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Filesystem Tools (4)

Secure file read and write operations

Configurable access control policies

Reference implementation for MCP file handling

Integration example for MCP SDKs

Gqai Tools (6)

Define tools using standard GraphQL queries and mutations

Auto-discover operations from .graphqlrc.yml and .graphql files

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).

Filesystem Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Gqai Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fotoetienne-gqai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "fotoetienne-gqai"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MY_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_MY_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE",
        "MY_SCHEMA_URL": "YOUR_MY_SCHEMA_URL_HERE",
        "MY_DOCS_PATH": "YOUR_MY_DOCS_PATH_HERE",
        "MY_INCLUDE": "YOUR_MY_INCLUDE_HERE",
        "MY_EXCLUDE": "YOUR_MY_EXCLUDE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Filesystem is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Gqai belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Filesystem when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Gqai when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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