What is the key difference between Fida and Shellward?

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

How do I install Fida 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 Fida and Shellward free or paid?

Fida 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?

Fida lists 6 tools with 4 views and 17 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 140 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fida 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

Fida vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fida 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

Fida

Security · Local stdio

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

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Fida 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 Fida 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: Redacts recognized secrets from file reads, Redacts captured shell command output, Provides fida_read and fida_shell gateway tools.

Explore Fida 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	Fida ajipurn Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Local-first MCP gateway for coding agents that redacts detected secrets from file reads and command output before they reach model context.	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

Fida Tools (6)

Redacts recognized secrets from file reads

Redacts captured shell command output

Provides fida_read and fida_shell gateway tools

Installs agent steering and supported native-read hooks

Reports integration coverage and protection status

Fails closed when a response cannot be proven clean

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

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).

Fida Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ajipurn-fida": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ajipurn-fida"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration