What is the key difference between Agent Trust and Proof Layer?

Agent Trust belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Proof Layer belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Trust or Proof Layer 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 Agent Trust and Proof Layer free or paid?

Agent Trust operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Proof Layer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Trust lists 0 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars. Proof Layer lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Trust and Proof Layer 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 Agent Trust or Proof Layer 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 Agent Trust and Proof Layer free to use, or do they require API keys?

Agent Trust is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Proof Layer operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth 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 Agent Trust and Proof Layer at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agent-trust and proof-layer 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, Agent Trust has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Proof Layer holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agent Trust vs Proof Layer

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Trust and Proof Layer 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

Agent Trust

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Proof Layer

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Trust if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Proof Layer if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agent Trust when:

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

Explore Agent Trust Details

Choose Proof Layer when:

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

Explore Proof Layer Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agent Trust Developer Tools	P Proof Layer Developer Tools
Summary	AI agent trust & reputation protocol — verify, score, route, compare, delegate. 18 tools.	Signed, hash-chained provenance receipts for AI agent actions.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Trust Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Proof Layer Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Agent Trust Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-trust": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "next"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Proof Layer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "proof-layer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "proof-layer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Agent Trust is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Proof Layer belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Agent Trust when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Proof Layer when you require tools for developer tools.

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