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| What | mcp-read-file-server | filesystem-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~1.7k tokens / turn (~11 tool schemas, 0.83% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 14 | 26 |
| Weekly npm downloads | 27 | 530 |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | Reads & writes local folders |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | npm (mcp-read-file-server) | npm (@j0hanz/filesystem-mcp) |
| Install command | npx -y mcp-read-file-server | npx -y @j0hanz/filesystem-mcp |
| Bottom line | mcp-read-file-server is distributed via npm (mcp-read-file-server); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | filesystem-mcp reads and writes local folders; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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