What is the key difference between Arc Gate MCP and Mcpskills Server?

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

How do I install Arc Gate MCP or Mcpskills Server 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 Mcpskills Server free or paid?

Arc Gate MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcpskills Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arc Gate MCP lists 1 tools with 5 views and 2 GitHub stars. Mcpskills Server lists 9 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arc Gate MCP and Mcpskills Server 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 Mcpskills Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arc Gate MCP and Mcpskills Server 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

Mcpskills Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arc Gate MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Mcpskills Server 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 Mcpskills Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: MCPSKILLS_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: check_trust_score, scan_safety, list_packages.

Explore Mcpskills Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Arc Gate MCP 9hannahnine-jpg Security	Mcpskills Server BeBraveBeKind Security
Summary	Runtime governance for MCP tool calls. Blocks prompt injection and capability abuse before tool results reach your agent.	Pre-install trust layer for MCP servers, AI skills, and npm packages. Scores any repo or package across 15 signals (incl. OSV/KEV/EPSS vulnerability intelligence) with safety scanning for prompt injection, credential theft, and supply-chain risk; the autogate tool returns a go/no-go install decision. Listed in the official MCP Registry as io.mcpskills/server. npm: @mcpskillsio/server. https://mcpskills.io
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.

Mcpskills Server Tools (9)

check_trust_score

Score any AI skill, MCP server, or GitHub repo for trustworthiness. Returns a trust score (0-10) across 4 dimensions: Alive, Legit, Solid, Usable. Accepts: owner/repo, GitHub URL, npm package (npm:@scope/name or @scope/name), Smithery URL, or OpenClaw URL. AI skills get enhanced safety scanning. Set MCPSKILLS_API_KEY for full reports.

scan_safety

Run a focused safety scan on an AI skill or MCP server. Checks for prompt injection, shell execution, network exfiltration, credential theft, obfuscated payloads, public network binding (0.0.0.0), and risky npm lifecycle scripts (preinstall/install/postinstall). Accepts any input format (owner/repo, npm package, Smithery URL, etc.).

list_packages

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcpskills Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bebravebekind-mcpskills-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCPSKILLS_API_KEY": "YOUR_MCPSKILLS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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