Compare / Filesystem vs GitHub
Filesystem vs GitHub
Both MCP servers. The table below compares the numbers that matter for a production decision — reliability, release cadence, runtime, license — so you can pick in one screen.
Filesystem
96/100Secure file operations with configurable access controls.
$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /allowed/pathGitHub
95/100Issues, PRs, code search, releases — the full GitHub surface.
$ npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github| Attribute | Filesystem | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | 96/ 100 | 95/ 100 |
| Tier | Verified | Verified |
| Category | File System | Version Control |
| Runtime | NODE | NODE |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| GitHub stars | 42,000 | 42,000 |
| Latest release | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | 8h ago | 8h ago |
Which should you pick?
If reliability is your primary concern, pick the higher-scored server: Filesystem at 96/100. If you need a specific runtime, check the Runtime row above. If you're deciding between two near-tied options, pick the one whose most recent release is fresher — a sign of active maintenance.