Agent Security Scanner MCP vs MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Agent Security Scanner MCP and MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Agent Security Scanner MCP for security work as a local process; choose MCP Server for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Agent Security Scanner MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
scan_security, fix_security, record_security_outcome.
Choose MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You want tools like
list_containers, get_container_details, list_clusters.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 68/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | BYOK (pay the provider) |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 124 | 6 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 23 | 54 |
| Full listing | View Agent Security Scanner MCP | View MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Agent Security Scanner MCP tools 23
scan_securityScan a file for security vulnerabilities. Use verbosity='minimal' for counts only (~50 tokens), 'compact' (default) for actionable info (~200 tokens), 'full' for complete metadata.fix_securityScan a file and return fixes. Use verbosity='minimal' for summary only, 'compact' (default) for fix list, 'full' for complete fixed file content.record_security_outcomeRecord aggregate remediation outcomes after reviewing scanner findings. Sends counts only; never sends code, findings, paths, or rule IDs.list_security_rulesList all available security fix templates and their descriptionscheck_packageCheck if a package name is legitimate or potentially hallucinated (AI-invented)scan_packagesScan code for package imports and check for hallucinated (AI-invented) packages. Use verbosity='minimal' for counts, 'compact' (default) for flagged packages, 'full' for all details.list_package_statsList statistics about loaded package lists for hallucination detectionscan_agent_promptScan a prompt for malicious intent. Returns BLOCK/WARN/LOG/ALLOW. Use verbosity='minimal' for action only, 'compact' (default) for findings, 'full' for audit details.scan_git_diffScan git diff for new security vulnerabilities. Only reports issues on changed lines. Use for PR reviews.scan_projectScan an entire directory for security vulnerabilities with .gitignore support and security grading. Use verbosity='minimal' for grade + counts, 'compact' (default) for top issues, 'full' for all details.scan_agent_actionPre-execution security check for agent actions (bash, file_write, file_read, http_request, file_delete, cron, process_spawn, git, docker). Returns ALLOW/WARN/BLOCK.scan_mcp_serverScan an MCP server's source code for security vulnerabilities: overly broad permissions, missing input validation, data exfiltration, insecure patterns. Returns grade (A-F) and recommendations.- +11 more on the listing page
MCP Server tools 54
list_containersList containers secured by RAD Security with optional filtering by image name, image digest, namespace, cluster_id, or free text searchget_container_detailsGet detailed information about a container secured by RAD Securitylist_clustersList Kubernetes clusters managed by RAD Securityget_cluster_detailsGet detailed information about a specific Kubernetes cluster managed by RAD Securitywho_shelled_into_podGet k8s audit logs with information about users who shelled into a podlist_imagesList container images with optional filtering by page, page size, sort, and search querylist_image_vulnerabilitiesList vulnerabilities in a container image with optional filtering by severityget_top_vulnerable_imagesGet the most vulnerable images from your accountget_image_sbomGet the SBOM of a container imageignore_cveIgnore a CVE for this account so it no longer appears in vulnerability reporting. Use for confirmed false positives, accepted risks, or won't-fix decisions. Do NOT use for remediated CVEs — those drop off automatically on the next scan.unignore_cveRemove an account-wide CVE disposition, restoring the CVE to vulnerability reporting.list_cve_dispositionsList active CVE dispositions (ignored / false positive) for this account, with reason and author.- +42 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Agent Security Scanner MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent-security-scanner-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"agent-security-scanner-mcp"
]
}
}
}
MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"rad-security-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@rad-security/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Agent Security Scanner MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Agent Security Scanner MCP for security work and MCP Server for security.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Agent Security Scanner MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. MCP Server is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add agent-security-scanner-mcp and rad-security-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Agent Security Scanner MCP has a quality signal of 68/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 124 GitHub stars. MCP Server has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.