What is the key difference between AI Scanner and Guardvibe?

AI Scanner belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Guardvibe belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AI Scanner or Guardvibe 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 AI Scanner and Guardvibe free or paid?

AI Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Guardvibe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AI Scanner lists 3 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Guardvibe lists 39 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Scanner and Guardvibe 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

AI Scanner vs Guardvibe

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Scanner and Guardvibe 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

AI Scanner

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Guardvibe

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Guardvibe 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 AI Scanner 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).
Primary tools included: scan_directory, check_secrets, ai_inventory.

Explore AI Scanner Details

Choose Guardvibe 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).
Primary tools included: check_code, check_project, scan_directory.

Explore Guardvibe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Scanner Security	Guardvibe goklab Security
Summary	Scan codebases for LLM/AI SDK usage, exposed API tokens, and hardcoded secrets.	Security MCP for vibe coding with 330 rules and 29 tools. Purpose-built for AI-generated code — scans Next.js, Supabase, Clerk, Stripe, Prisma, Hono, GraphQL, and 25+ modules. Cross-file taint analysis, host security audit, auto-fix, SARIF export, pre-commit hook, and CVE version detection. Zero config, runs locally.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AI Scanner Tools (3)

scan_directory

Full scan — LLM SDKs, AI frameworks, exposed tokens, and hardcoded secrets with severity levels

check_secrets

Security check — pass/fail scan for exposed credentials only. Perfect for pre-commit checks

ai_inventory

AI stack overview — which SDKs, frameworks, models, and API endpoints are used (no secret detection)

Guardvibe Tools (39)

check_code

Analyze a code snippet for security issues

check_project

Scan multiple files with security scoring (A-F)

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).

AI Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ai-scanner-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Guardvibe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goklab-guardvibe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "guardvibe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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