What is the key difference between AI Scanner and Shellward?

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

How do I install AI Scanner or Shellward 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 Shellward free or paid?

AI Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shellward 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. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Scanner and Shellward 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 Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Scanner and Shellward 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

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shellward 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 Shellward 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: SHELLWARD_MODE, SHELLWARD_LOCALE, SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD, SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH.
Primary tools included: Stdio MCP server with local execution, Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text, PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Scanner Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Scan codebases for LLM/AI SDK usage, exposed API tokens, and hardcoded secrets.	AI Agent Security Middleware & MCP Server with 8-layer defense including prompt injection detection, DLP data flow tracking, command blocking, and PII detection. 7 MCP tools, zero dependencies.
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)

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text

PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shellward"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELLWARD_MODE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_MODE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_LOCALE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_LOCALE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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