What is the key difference between Attack Surface MCP Server and Apitier MCP Server?

Attack Surface MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Attack Surface MCP Server or Apitier MCP Server 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 Attack Surface MCP Server and Apitier MCP Server free or paid?

Attack Surface MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Attack Surface MCP Server lists 8 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Attack Surface MCP Server and Apitier MCP Server 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

Attack Surface MCP Server vs Apitier MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Attack Surface MCP Server and Apitier MCP Server 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

Attack Surface MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Attack Surface MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Apitier MCP Server if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Attack Surface MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: attacksurface_map_domain, attacksurface_enumerate_subdomains, attacksurface_resolve_dns.

Explore Attack Surface MCP Server Details

Choose Apitier MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Attack Surface MCP Server Developer Tools	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Passive external attack-surface mapping: CT subdomains, DNS, TLS, HTTP posture, RDAP/WHOIS, Shodan.	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Attack Surface MCP Server Tools (8)

attacksurface_map_domain

Flagship workflow. Maps a domain's external surface end to end: CT-log subdomain discovery → DNS liveness → (standard+) DNS records, TLS posture, HTTP headers/tech → optional RDAP/WHOIS → (thorough + key) per-IP Shodan enrichment. Returns a structured surface map and a defensive assessment of obser…

attacksurface_enumerate_subdomains

Passive subdomain discovery from Certificate Transparency logs (crt.sh → Certspotter → TLS-SAN fallback chain), with DNS resolution to mark which names are live. Per-source provenance; no DNS brute-forcing.

attacksurface_resolve_dns

Resolve and enumerate DNS records (A/AAAA/CNAME/MX/NS/TXT/CAA) for one or more hosts across multiple public resolvers, with optional reverse DNS (PTR). Per-resolver values surface propagation gaps.

attacksurface_inspect_tls

Inspect TLS/SSL posture via a real read-only handshake: protocol, cipher, full certificate chain, SANs, validity window, days-to-expiry, issuer, validation status. Reports invalid/expired/self-signed certs instead of failing.

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).

Attack Surface MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "attack-surface-mcp-server": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "@cyanheads/attack-surface-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Attack Surface MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apitier MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Attack Surface MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Apitier MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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