What is the key difference between Agentguard and AgentValet?

Agentguard belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while AgentValet belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agentguard or AgentValet 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 Agentguard and AgentValet free or paid?

Agentguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AgentValet operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agentguard lists 7 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. AgentValet lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agentguard and AgentValet 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

Agentguard vs AgentValet

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agentguard and AgentValet 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

Agentguard

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

AgentValet

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agentguard if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose AgentValet 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 Agentguard when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: policy_preflight, tool_risk_score, approval_required.

Explore Agentguard Details

Choose AgentValet 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: AGENT_ID, OWNER_ID, PROXY_URL, AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH.
Primary tools included: Per-agent RS256 identity and 60-second JWTs, Deny-by-default, per-action scope grants, Human approval gates for selected scopes.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Agentguard Security	AgentValet AgentValet Security
Summary	AgentGuard — 20-tool AI safety MCP: policy preflight, risk scoring, audit logging, rate limits.	Identity and credential governance broker for MCP servers. Issues scoped, short-lived credentials per agent to stop credential inheritance. Audit log, human approval gates, AIMS-aligned.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agentguard Tools (7)

policy_preflight

Pre-flight check before any tool call. Evaluates 7 policies, computes risk score, detects threats, auto-logs. Returns `allowed`/`denied`/`require_approval`/`flagged`.

tool_risk_score

0-100 risk score for tool + input. Detects secrets (API keys, passwords), prompt injection, high-value amounts. `eth_gas`→5, `payment_execute`→95+.

approval_required

Check if tool needs human approval. Optionally registers a pending approval request with tracking URL.

audit_log_write

Write tool execution to persistent, cryptographically-signed audit log (SQLite WAL). Call after execution to record outcome.

audit_log_query

Query audit trail. Filter by agent, tool, decision, time range. Paginated. Returns signed entries for tamper verification.

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).

Agentguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentguard-2": {
      "url": "https://feedoracle.io/guard/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

AgentValet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentvalet-agentvalet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agentvalet/register"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGENT_ID": "YOUR_AGENT_ID_HERE",
        "OWNER_ID": "YOUR_OWNER_ID_HERE",
        "PROXY_URL": "YOUR_PROXY_URL_HERE",
        "AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Agentguard is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, AgentValet belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Agentguard when you need capabilities focused on security and AgentValet when you require tools for security.