What is the key difference between Speech.sh and Filesystem?

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

How do I install Speech.sh or Filesystem 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 Speech.sh and Filesystem free or paid?

Speech.sh operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Filesystem operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Speech.sh lists 6 tools with 2 views and 9 GitHub stars. Filesystem lists 4 tools with 2 views and 90,185 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Speech.sh and Filesystem 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

Speech.sh vs Filesystem

In-depth architectural comparison of the Speech.sh and Filesystem 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

Speech.sh

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Filesystem

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Speech.sh if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Filesystem 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 Speech.sh when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: OPENAI_API_KEY, SPEECH_VOICE, SPEECH_SPEED, SPEECH_MODEL, SPEECH_API_URL.
Primary tools included: Multiple voice options (troy, austin, hannah, autumn), Adjustable speech speed parameter, Hash-based caching with 24-hour auto-cleanup.

Explore Speech.sh Details

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.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Speech.sh j3k0 Other Tools and Integrations	Filesystem VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations
Summary
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Speech.sh Tools (6)

Multiple voice options (troy, austin, hannah, autumn)

Adjustable speech speed parameter

Hash-based caching with 24-hour auto-cleanup

Retry logic with exponential backoff

Audio playback via ffplay, mplayer, or VLC

MCP server with a single speak tool

Filesystem Tools (4)

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).

Speech.sh Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "j3k0-speech-sh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "j3k0-speech-sh"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SPEECH_VOICE": "YOUR_SPEECH_VOICE_HERE",
        "SPEECH_SPEED": "YOUR_SPEECH_SPEED_HERE",
        "SPEECH_MODEL": "YOUR_SPEECH_MODEL_HERE",
        "SPEECH_API_URL": "YOUR_SPEECH_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Filesystem Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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