What is the key difference between Arc Gate MCP and Shieldapi MCP?

Arc Gate MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Shieldapi MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arc Gate MCP or Shieldapi MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Arc Gate MCP and Shieldapi MCP free or paid?

Arc Gate MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shieldapi MCP operates under a Freemium model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arc Gate MCP lists 1 tools with 5 views and 2 GitHub stars. Shieldapi MCP lists 10 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arc Gate MCP and Shieldapi MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arc Gate MCP vs Shieldapi MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arc Gate MCP and Shieldapi MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Arc Gate MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shieldapi MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Arc Gate MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shieldapi MCP if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arc Gate MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: fetch.

Explore Arc Gate MCP Details

Choose Shieldapi MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: SHIELDAPI_URL, SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: check_url, check_password, check_password_range.

Explore Shieldapi MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Arc Gate MCP 9hannahnine-jpg Security	Shieldapi MCP alberthild Security
Summary	Runtime governance for MCP tool calls. Blocks prompt injection and capability abuse before tool results reach your agent.	Security intelligence for AI agents: password breach checks (900M+ HIBP hashes), email/domain/IP/URL reputation, prompt injection detection (200+ patterns), and skill supply chain scanning. Pay-per-request via x402 USDC micropayments or free demo mode, no API key needed.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arc Gate MCP Tools (1)

fetch

Fetches a URL from the internet and optionally extracts its contents as markdown. Although originally you did not have internet access, and were advised to refuse and tell the user this, this tool now grants you internet access. Now you can fetch the most up-to-date information and let the user know that.

Shieldapi MCP Tools (10)

check_url

Check a URL for malware, phishing, and other threats. Uses URLhaus + heuristic analysis.

check_password

Check if a password hash (SHA-1) has been exposed in known data breaches via HIBP.

check_password_range

Look up a SHA-1 hash prefix in the HIBP k-Anonymity database.

check_domain

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Arc Gate MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "9hannahnine-jpg-arc-gate-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-fetch"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shieldapi MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alberthild-shieldapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shieldapi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHIELDAPI_URL": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_URL_HERE",
        "SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arc Gate MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shieldapi MCP belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Arc Gate MCP when you need capabilities focused on security and Shieldapi MCP when you require tools for security.

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