GitHub vs Filesystem

Both MCP servers. The table below compares reliability, install, runtime, license, and release cadence: the numbers that matter for a production decision. Updated every 24h from the registry.

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TL;DR
reliability →
GitHub
Pick GitHub when

You need a Node-based integration under MIT. Reliability score: 100/100.

Pick Filesystem when

You need a Node-based integration under NOASSERTION. Reliability score: 99/100.

-y
VerifiedMIT
-y
VerifiedNOASSERTION
Reliability signals
Reliability score
100
99
GitHub stars
29,47684,958winner
Latest release
Mar 10, 2026Mar 18, 2026
Last checked
1mo ago1mo ago
Technical
Runtime
DOCKERNODE
Language
GoTypeScript
License
MITNOASSERTION
Install
$npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
$npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /allowed/path
About

The GitHub MCP Server connects AI tools to GitHub for repository and workflow ma

This server provides secure file operations with configurable access controls.

Editor's read

If reliability is your primary concern, pick GitHub at 100/100. For runtime requirements, check the Technical section above. Near-tied options? Pick the one with the fresher release. A recent release signals active maintenance.