Salesforce vs Filesystem
A side-by-side look at the Salesforce 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 Salesforce 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 Salesforce when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
sf_query, sf_get_record, sf_search.
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 | 49/100 · Fair | 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 | 0 | 91,540 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 8 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Salesforce | View Filesystem |
Tools & capabilities
Salesforce tools 8
sf_queryQuery Salesforce records using SOQL. Returns matching records with all requested fields. Use sf_describe first to learn available fields for your object.sf_get_recordFetch a single Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type (e.g., 'Account', 'Contact', 'Opportunity') and record ID. Returns all fields.sf_searchSearch across Salesforce objects by keyword. Returns matching records from multiple object types like Accounts, Contacts, Leads. Use for broad keyword searches.sf_describeGet schema details for a Salesforce object (e.g., 'Account'). Returns field names, types, relationships, and metadata. Use before querying to understand available fields.sf_list_objectsList all SObject types available in your Salesforce org. Returns object names and labels. Use to discover queryable objects.sf_create_recordCreate a new Salesforce record. Specify object type (e.g., 'Contact') and field values. Returns the new record ID.sf_update_recordUpdate an existing Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type and field values to change. Returns success status.sf_delete_recordDelete a Salesforce record by ID. Specify object type and record ID. Returns success status.
Filesystem tools 17
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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.
Salesforce
{
"mcpServers": {
"salesforce-2": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-salesforce"
]
}
}
}
Filesystem
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Salesforce is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Filesystem belongs to File Systems and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Salesforce 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.
Salesforce 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 salesforce-2 and filesystem as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Salesforce has a quality signal of 49/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Filesystem has 85/100 (Excellent) with 11 views, 0 installs and 91,540 GitHub stars.