What is the key difference between AIShield Security Scanner and MCP Scan?

AIShield Security Scanner belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while MCP Scan belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AIShield Security Scanner or MCP Scan 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 AIShield Security Scanner and MCP Scan free or paid?

AIShield Security Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Scan operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AIShield Security Scanner lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Scan lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AIShield Security Scanner and MCP Scan 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

AIShield Security Scanner vs MCP Scan

In-depth architectural comparison of the AIShield Security Scanner and MCP Scan 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

AIShield Security Scanner

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Scan

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose AIShield Security Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Scan 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 AIShield Security 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).

Explore AIShield Security Scanner Details

Choose MCP Scan 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 MCP Scan Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AIShield Security Scanner Security	MCP Scan Security
Summary	Scans MCP servers for tool poisoning, prompt injection and supply chain risks.	Passive security scanner: audits MCP servers against the OWASP MCP Top 10, graded A-F.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AIShield Security Scanner Tools (0)

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

MCP Scan 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).

AIShield Security Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aishield-security-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aishield-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Scan Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "owasp-mcp-scan"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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