What is the key difference between Filesystem Mcp and Octofs?

Filesystem Mcp belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution, while Octofs belongs to the File Systems category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Filesystem Mcp or Octofs 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 Mcp and Octofs free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Filesystem Mcp lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Octofs lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Filesystem Mcp and Octofs 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 Filesystem Mcp or Octofs 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 Filesystem Mcp and Octofs free to use, or do they require API keys?

Filesystem Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Octofs 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 Filesystem Mcp and Octofs at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both lincolnburrows2017-filesystem-mcp and octofs 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, Filesystem Mcp has a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. Octofs holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Filesystem Mcp vs Octofs

In-depth architectural comparison of the Filesystem Mcp and Octofs 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 Mcp

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Octofs

File Systems · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Filesystem Mcp if you need specialized File Systems tools running via a local process. Choose Octofs 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 Filesystem Mcp 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: Read files with a 1 MB size limit, List directories with file metadata, Write and delete files and directories.

Explore Filesystem Mcp Details

Choose Octofs 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).

Explore Octofs Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Filesystem Mcp LincolnBurrows2017 File Systems	O Octofs File Systems
Summary	Model Context Protocol server for file system operations. Supports read, write, search, copy, move with security path restrictions.	Standalone MCP filesystem tools server — view, edit, shell, workdir.
Category & Scope	File Systems	File Systems

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Filesystem Mcp Tools (6)

Read files with a 1 MB size limit

List directories with file metadata

Write and delete files and directories

Search files by glob pattern

Copy, move, and rename files or directories

Optional read-only mode

Octofs Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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 Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lincolnburrows2017-filesystem-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "filesystem-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Octofs Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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