What is the key difference between Arkforge MCP and Platform?

Arkforge MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Platform belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arkforge MCP or Platform 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 Arkforge MCP and Platform free or paid?

Arkforge MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Platform operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arkforge MCP lists 4 tools with 3 views and 2 GitHub stars. Platform lists 6 tools with 3 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arkforge MCP and Platform 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

Arkforge MCP vs Platform

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arkforge MCP and Platform 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

Arkforge MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Platform

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arkforge MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Platform 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 Arkforge MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: ARKFORGE_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: certify_call, get_proof, verify_proof.

Explore Arkforge MCP Details

Choose Platform when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SIDCLAW_API_KEY, SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: MCP governance proxy, Policy-based allow, deny, and approval decisions, Human review workflows.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Arkforge MCP ark-forge Security	Platform sidclawhq Security
Summary	Third-party certifying proxy — sign any HTTP call (AI agents, webhooks, microservices) with an independent Ed25519 signature, RFC 3161 timestamp, and Sigstore Rekor anchor. Works with Claude, GPT-4, Mistral, LangChain, AutoGen, or any HTTP client.	Governance proxy for MCP servers. Wraps any upstream server with policy evaluation, human approval workflows, and hash-chain audit trails. 18+ framework integrations. Apache 2.0 SDK.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arkforge MCP Tools (4)

certify_call

Route an HTTP call through ArkForge and get a cryptographic proof of the transaction.

get_proof

Retrieve the full proof bundle for a given `proof_id`.

verify_proof

Get a human-readable summary of what a proof certifies — useful for explaining to a user or auditor what was independently verified.

get_usage

Check your remaining credits for the current month.

Platform Tools (6)

MCP governance proxy

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).

Arkforge MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ark-forge-arkforge-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "arkforge-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARKFORGE_API_KEY": "YOUR_ARKFORGE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidclawhq-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sidclaw-demo"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIDCLAW_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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