What is the key difference between AI Scanner and Kody?

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

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

AI Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kody 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. Kody lists 0 tools with 1 views and 673 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Scanner and Kody 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 Kody

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Scanner and Kody 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

Kody

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Kody 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 Kody 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).

Explore Kody Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Scanner Security	Kody Security
Summary	Scan codebases for LLM/AI SDK usage, exposed API tokens, and hardcoded secrets.	Personal assistant MCP server with search, execute, packages, jobs, secrets, and integrations.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

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)

Kody Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kody Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kody": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "create-epicflare"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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