Ghl MCP Server vs Filesystem
A side-by-side look at the Ghl MCP Server and Filesystem MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms work as a local process; choose Filesystem 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 Ghl MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
ghl_search_contacts, ghl_get_contact, ghl_create_contact.
Choose Filesystem 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 want tools like
path, head, tail.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Customer Data Platforms | File Systems |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 85/100 · Excellent |
| 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 | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 91,540 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 64 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Ghl MCP Server | View Filesystem |
Tools & capabilities
Ghl MCP Server tools 64
ghl_search_contactsSearch contacts in GoHighLevel by query, tags, filters, or custom fields. Returns paginated results. Args: - query (string): Search term (name, email, phone) - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) - limit (number): Results per page (1-100, default 20) - filters (object): Advanced filters like tags, date ranges, custom fields Returns: List of contacts with pagination metadata.ghl_get_contactGet a single contact by ID with all details including custom fields, tags, and activity.ghl_create_contactCreate a new contact in GoHighLevel. Args: - firstName, lastName, email, phone (strings): Basic contact info - tags (string[]): Tags to apply - source (string): Lead source - customFields (array): Custom field values as [{id, field_value}] - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) Returns: Created contact object with ID.ghl_update_contactUpdate an existing contact. Only pass fields you want to change.ghl_delete_contactPermanently delete a contact. This cannot be undone.ghl_upsert_contactCreate or update a contact by email/phone. If a match is found, updates; otherwise creates new.ghl_add_contact_tagsAdd one or more tags to a contact.ghl_remove_contact_tagsRemove one or more tags from a contact.ghl_get_contact_notesGet all notes for a contact.ghl_create_contact_noteAdd a note to a contact.ghl_delete_contact_noteDelete a specific note from a contact.ghl_get_contact_tasksGet all tasks for a contact.- +52 more on the listing page
Filesystem tools 17
pathheadtailpathscontenteditsoldTextnewTextdryRunsortBysourcedestination- +5 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.
Ghl MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"ghl-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@northrosetech/ghl-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Filesystem
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Ghl MCP Server is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Filesystem belongs to File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms work and Filesystem 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.
Ghl MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Filesystem 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 ghl-mcp-server and filesystem as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Ghl MCP Server has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Filesystem has 85/100 (Excellent) with 11 views, 0 installs and 91,540 GitHub stars.