What is the key difference between Mcp and Authmcp Gateway?

Mcp belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Authmcp Gateway belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp or Authmcp 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 Mcp and Authmcp Gateway free or paid?

Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Authmcp Gateway operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 14 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Authmcp Gateway lists 3 tools with 2 views and 11 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp and Authmcp 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.

How do I install Mcp or Authmcp Gateway 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 Mcp and Authmcp Gateway free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . Authmcp Gateway operates under a Free / Open Source 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 Mcp and Authmcp Gateway at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agntor-mcp and loglux-authmcp-gateway 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, Mcp has a Quality Score of 57 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Authmcp Gateway holds a Quality Score of 59 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 11 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Authmcp Gateway

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Authmcp 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

Mcp

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Authmcp Gateway

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Authmcp 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 Mcp 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: AGNTOR_API_KEY, AGNTOR_MCP_AUTH_KEY, AGNTOR_SECRET_KEY, AGNTOR_API_URL, PORT, MCP_TRANSPORT.
Primary tools included: get_agent_card, get_agent_registration, check_agent_pulse.

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Authmcp Gateway when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: JWT_SECRET_KEY, PORT, PASSWORD_REQUIRE_SPECIAL, LOG_LEVEL.
Primary tools included: annotations.readOnlyHint, annotations.idempotentHint, annotations.destructiveHint.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp agntor Security	Authmcp Gateway loglux Security
Summary	MCP audit server for agent discovery and certification. Provides trust and payment rail for AI agents including identity verification, escrow, settlement, and reputation management.	glama 🐍 ☁️ 🏠 🍎 🪟 🐧 - Auth proxy for MCP servers: OAuth2 + DCR, JWT, RBAC, rate limiting, multi-server aggregation, and monitoring dashboard.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (14)

get_agent_card

Retrieve the verifiable AgentCard (Passport) for an agent

get_agent_registration

Get EIP-8004 compatible registration file for agent discovery

check_agent_pulse

Get real-time health and behavioral metrics

is_agent_certified

Quick boolean check if an agent has valid certification

get_trust_score

Calculate comprehensive trust score with behavioral factors

register_agent

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).

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agntor-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agntor/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGNTOR_API_KEY": "YOUR_AGNTOR_API_KEY_HERE",
        "AGNTOR_MCP_AUTH_KEY": "YOUR_AGNTOR_MCP_AUTH_KEY_HERE",
        "AGNTOR_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_AGNTOR_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "AGNTOR_API_URL": "YOUR_AGNTOR_API_URL_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Authmcp Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "loglux-authmcp-gateway": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "authmcp-gateway"
      ],
      "env": {
        "JWT_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_JWT_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE",
        "PASSWORD_REQUIRE_SPECIAL": "YOUR_PASSWORD_REQUIRE_SPECIAL_HERE",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_LOG_LEVEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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