Filesystem vs Chrome DevTools MCP
Filesystem is listed under Developer tools, Chrome DevTools MCP under Developer tools. Each name links to the product's own site.
 Filesystem |  Chrome DevTools MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer tools | Developer tools |
| Pricing | Free | Open source |
| Public code | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | files, filesystem, reference, local | chrome, debugging, devtools, performance |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
What Filesystem does
Reference server from the MCP project. Gives a client read, write, search and directory tools limited to folders you list at startup. Useful for letting an agent edit files in one project.
What Chrome DevTools MCP does
Maintained by the Chrome DevTools team. Lets a coding agent control a live Chrome browser to inspect the DOM, read console and network logs, take screenshots and record performance traces.
Other options
See all Developer tools, or alternatives to Filesystem and Chrome DevTools MCP.