Filesystem MCP vs GitHub MCP
Side-by-side comparison with live GitHub signals. Last updated April 1, 2026.
| Metric | Filesystem MCP | GitHub MCP |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 82.7K | 28.5K |
| Contributors | 430 | 114 |
| Last Commit | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Open Issues | 628 | 312 |
| License | open-source | open-source |
| Pricing | open-source | open-source |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | mcp-servers | mcp-servers |
| Trending | No | No |
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About Filesystem MCP
The official Anthropic filesystem MCP server provides sandboxed access to your local file system with configurable allowed directories. It exposes tools to read file contents, list directories, write and create files, move files, search by pattern, and get file metadata — giving AI assistants controlled, auditable access to your codebase without arbitrary shell execution. Ships as part of Anthropic's reference MCP servers collection.
View full listingAbout GitHub MCP
GitHub's official MCP server brings the entire GitHub API surface into your AI coding workflow. Create and review pull requests, manage issues, search code across repositories, read file contents, list branches, and trigger Actions runs — all without leaving your editor. Authenticate once with a GitHub Personal Access Token and let Claude Code interact with any repository you have access to.
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