@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem vs @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander
@wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander has broader access than @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem — can run shell commands on your computer. If @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem does what you need, it gives an AI agent less to misuse.
| @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem | @wonderwhy-er/desktop-commander | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Review before use | Broad access |
| Runs shell commands | — | Yes |
| Starts other programs | — | — |
| Writes or deletes files | Yes | Yes |
| Reads files | Yes | Yes |
| Controls a web browser | — | Yes |
| Queries a database | — | — |
| Calls internet services | — | Yes |
| Needs API keys or tokens | — | — |
| Tools it offers | 14 | 25 |
| Code patterns to review | 1 | 2 |
| Downloads last week | 1,313,293 | 640,833 |
| Version checked | 2.1.0 | 0.3.1 |
Based on an automated read of each package's published code (never run), checked November 2, 2026. Access level describes what a server can do, not whether it is trustworthy.