What is the key difference between W3ship MCP Server and Filesystem?

W3ship MCP Server 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 W3ship MCP Server 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 W3ship MCP Server and Filesystem free or paid?

W3ship MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Filesystem operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

W3ship MCP Server lists 22 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Filesystem lists 9 tools with 2 views and 90,353 GitHub stars.

Can I use both W3ship MCP Server 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

W3ship MCP Server vs Filesystem

In-depth architectural comparison of the W3ship MCP Server 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

W3ship MCP Server

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Filesystem

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 89/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose W3ship MCP Server 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 W3ship MCP Server 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 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: VALKEY_HOST, VALKEY_PORT, W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY, UNISWAP_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: ship_address, create_cart, get_cart.

Explore W3ship MCP Server 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: create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W3ship MCP Server W3Ship Other Tools and Integrations	Filesystem VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations
Summary	AI-powered commerce MCP server with 22 tools: shopping cart (TMF663), orders (TMF622), shipment tracking (TMF621), session booking, Uniswap swaps, P2P marketplace, promo pickup, and cryptographic identity (SLH-DSA/ECDSA). No passwords — your wallet IS your account.	Secure file operations with configurable access controls.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

W3ship MCP Server Tools (22)

ship_address

Securely retrieve a physical address using a public key and a timed cryptographic signature.

create_cart

Create a new TMF663 shopping cart. If W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY is configured, it is used automatically — no id required. Otherwise provide an SLH-DSA or ECDSA public key (hex).

get_cart

Retrieve a shopping cart by its Public Key ID. Uses W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY if no id is provided.

add_item

Add an item to an existing shopping cart. Uses W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY as cartId if not provided.

delete_cart

Delete a shopping cart.

create_order

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).

W3ship MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "w3ship-w3ship-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "w3ship-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VALKEY_HOST": "YOUR_VALKEY_HOST_HERE",
        "VALKEY_PORT": "YOUR_VALKEY_PORT_HERE",
        "W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY": "YOUR_W3SHIP_PUBLIC_KEY_HERE",
        "UNISWAP_API_KEY": "YOUR_UNISWAP_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Filesystem Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

W3ship MCP Server 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 W3ship MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Filesystem when you require tools for other tools and integrations.