Filesystem MCP vs Playwright MCP
Filesystem MCP and Playwright MCP are close in benchmark score; choose based on use case and supported integrations. Filesystem MCP scores 37/100 and Playwright MCP scores 32/100.
Comparison
| Attribute | Filesystem MCP | Playwright MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Files & Storage | Browser Automation |
| GitHub stars | 91,107 | 37,982 |
| Forks | 11,773 | 3,227 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Last commit | Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Supported clients | Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Zed | Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Cline |
| Best for | Read and write local files | Automate browser navigation |
| Risk level | High | High |
| Popularity score | 95 | 86 |
| Freshness score | 100 | 100 |
| Maintenance score | 100 | 100 |
| GEO score | 91 | 89 |
| Benchmark score | 37 | 32 |
| Install status | unknown | unknown |
| Startup status | unknown | unknown |
| Capability discovery | passed | passed |
| Capabilities | 9 tools / 1 resources / 0 prompts | 25 tools / 0 resources / 0 prompts |
| Docs score | 0 | 0 |
| Config score | 0 | 0 |
| Safety score | 0 | 0 |
| Last tested | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 |
When to choose Filesystem MCP
- You want broader GitHub adoption — Filesystem MCP has 91.1K stars vs 38K.
- You want the more recently maintained option (last commit Oct 10, 2026).
- Your main use case is Read and write local files.
When to choose Playwright MCP
- Your main use case is Automate browser navigation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Filesystem MCP and Playwright MCP?
Filesystem MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants read, write, and search files in allowed local directories. Playwright MCP is an MCP server that helps AI assistants control a real browser to navigate, click, type, and extract page content. Filesystem MCP is best for Read and write local files, while Playwright MCP is best for Automate browser navigation.
Is Filesystem MCP or Playwright MCP more popular on GitHub?
Filesystem MCP is more popular, with about 91.1K GitHub stars versus 38K.
Which is more actively maintained, Filesystem MCP or Playwright MCP?
Filesystem MCP's most recent commit was Oct 10, 2026, and Playwright MCP's was Oct 8, 2026. More recent activity is a signal of active maintenance.
Are Filesystem MCP and Playwright MCP open source?
Filesystem MCP is open-source under the MIT license. Playwright MCP is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license.
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