What is the key difference between AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal?

AEO Scanner belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Virustotal belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AEO Scanner or Mcp Virustotal 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 AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal free or paid?

AEO Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Virustotal operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AEO Scanner lists 4 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Virustotal lists 24 tools with 2 views and 144 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal 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.

How do I install AEO Scanner or Mcp Virustotal in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal free to use, or do they require API keys?

AEO Scanner is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Virustotal operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both aeo-scanner and burtthecoder-mcp-virustotal as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, AEO Scanner has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Virustotal holds a Quality Score of 65 /100 ( Great ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 144 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AEO Scanner vs Mcp Virustotal

In-depth architectural comparison of the AEO Scanner and Mcp Virustotal 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

AEO Scanner

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Virustotal

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose AEO Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Virustotal 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 AEO Scanner 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: scan_site, audit_site, compare_sites.

Explore AEO Scanner Details

Choose Mcp Virustotal when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY, MCP_TRANSPORT, MCP_PORT, MCP_ENDPOINT.
Primary tools included: get_url_report, url, get_file_report.

Explore Mcp Virustotal Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AEO Scanner Security	Mcp Virustotal BurtTheCoder Security
Summary	AI search visibility audit with AEO Score and Agent Readiness scores plus fix code.	MCP server for querying the VirusTotal API. This server provides tools for scanning URLs, analyzing file hashes, and retrieving IP address reports.
Category & Scope	Security	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AEO Scanner Tools (4)

scan_site

Quick triple-score scan + AI Identity Card + mention readiness + business profile + top issues

audit_site

Full 58+ check breakdown across 12 categories (4 AEO + 4 GEO + 4 Agent)

compare_sites

Two-site gap analysis + category winners + overtake fix code

fix_site

Generated fix code with two-tier score projections — apply directly with Claude Code

Mcp Virustotal Tools (24)

get_url_report

url

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).

AEO Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aeo-scanner": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "aeo-scanner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Virustotal Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burtthecoder-mcp-virustotal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-virustotal"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE",
        "MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_ENDPOINT": "YOUR_MCP_ENDPOINT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

AEO Scanner is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Virustotal belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select AEO Scanner when you need capabilities focused on security and Mcp Virustotal when you require tools for security.

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