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| What | vulcan-file-ops | @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | AA · Few risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~1.5k tokens / turn (~8 tool schemas, 0.73% of 200k context) | ~1.7k tokens / turn (~11 tool schemas, 0.83% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 9 | — |
| Weekly npm downloads | 55 | 1.1M |
| Local files | Reads & writes local folders | Reads & writes local folders |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | npm (@n0zer0d4y/vulcan-file-ops) | npm (@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem) |
| Install command | npx -y @n0zer0d4y/vulcan-file-ops | npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem |
| Bottom line | vulcan-file-ops reads and writes local folders; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — unrestricted filesystem scope: If not properly configured with directory constraints, an AI agent could read/write sensitive files, credentials, or system files outside intended boundaries. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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