What is the key difference between AgentValet and Scopeblind Gateway?

AgentValet belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Scopeblind Gateway belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AgentValet or Scopeblind Gateway 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 AgentValet and Scopeblind Gateway free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AgentValet lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Scopeblind Gateway lists 6 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AgentValet and Scopeblind Gateway 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

AgentValet vs Scopeblind Gateway

In-depth architectural comparison of the AgentValet and Scopeblind Gateway 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

AgentValet

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Scopeblind Gateway

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AgentValet if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Scopeblind Gateway 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 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 cryptographic identity with SPIFFE URIs, 60-second signed JWTs for each request, Deny-by-default granular scope grants per agent/platform/action.

Explore AgentValet Details

Choose Scopeblind Gateway 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).
You have access to required keys: INTERNAL_API_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AgentValet AgentValet Security	Scopeblind Gateway tomjwxf Security
Summary	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.	Security gateway that wraps any MCP server with per-tool policies, approval gates, and optional Ed25519-signed receipts. Shadow mode logs every tool call; enforce mode blocks, rate-limits, or requires approval.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AgentValet Tools (6)

Per-agent RS256 cryptographic identity with SPIFFE URIs

60-second signed JWTs for each request

Deny-by-default granular scope grants per agent/platform/action

Human-in-the-loop approval gates for sensitive scopes

Immutable append-only audit log with filtering and export

Three-strike circuit breaker to auto-suspend misbehaving agents

Scopeblind Gateway Tools (6)

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).

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Scopeblind Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scopeblind/passport"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INTERNAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_INTERNAL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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