What is the key difference between Distill Mcp and Filestash?

Distill Mcp belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution, while Filestash belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Distill Mcp or Filestash 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 Distill Mcp and Filestash free or paid?

Distill Mcp operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Filestash operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Distill Mcp lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Filestash lists 6 tools with 1 views and 14,451 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Distill Mcp and Filestash 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.

How do I install Distill Mcp or Filestash in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Distill Mcp and Filestash free to use, or do they require API keys?

Distill Mcp is listed under a Freemium model with API Key required . Filestash operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Distill Mcp and Filestash at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both juergenkoller-software-distill-mcp and mickaelkerjean-filestash as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Distill Mcp has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Filestash holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 14,451 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Distill Mcp vs Filestash

In-depth architectural comparison of the Distill Mcp and Filestash 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

Distill Mcp

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Filestash

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Distill Mcp if you need specialized File Systems tools running via a local process. Choose Filestash 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 Distill Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the File Systems domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: DISTILL_PORT, DISTILL_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Nine MCP tools for renaming, previewing, reverting, and monitoring, Supports AI providers: Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Gemini, Ollama, Apple Intelligence, Reads PDFs, OCR images, Office docs, emails, HTML, RTF, and media files.

Explore Distill Mcp Details

Choose Filestash 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: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Distill Mcp juergenkoller-software File Systems	Filestash mickaelkerjean File Systems
Summary	MCP bridge for Distill — AI file renamer that analyzes content (PDF/OCR/Office/email/media) and renames files with descriptive names. Five AI providers (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Ollama, Apple Intelligence), pay-per-use credits, folder monitoring, 9 MCP tools.	Remote Storage Access: SFTP, S3, FTP, SMB, NFS, WebDAV, GIT, FTPS, gcloud, azure blob, sharepoint, etc.
Category & Scope	File Systems

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Distill Mcp Tools (6)

Nine MCP tools for renaming, previewing, reverting, and monitoring

Supports AI providers: Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Gemini, Ollama, Apple Intelligence

Reads PDFs, OCR images, Office docs, emails, HTML, RTF, and media files

Configurable naming rules including date formats and templates

Tracks rename history with timestamps and AI provider info

Local-only mode with Ollama for privacy

Filestash Tools (6)

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).

Distill Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "juergenkoller-software-distill-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "juergenkoller-software-distill-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DISTILL_PORT": "YOUR_DISTILL_PORT_HERE",
        "DISTILL_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISTILL_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Filestash Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mickaelkerjean-filestash": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mickaelkerjean-filestash"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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