What is the key difference between Audit Trail and TrustNotch?

Audit Trail belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while TrustNotch belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Audit Trail or TrustNotch 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 Audit Trail and TrustNotch free or paid?

Audit Trail operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TrustNotch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Audit Trail lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. TrustNotch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Audit Trail and TrustNotch 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.

How do I install Audit Trail or TrustNotch in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Audit Trail and TrustNotch free to use, or do they require API keys?

Audit Trail is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . TrustNotch operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Audit Trail and TrustNotch at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both audit-trail and trustnotch as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Audit Trail has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. TrustNotch holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Audit Trail vs TrustNotch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Audit Trail and TrustNotch 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

Audit Trail

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

TrustNotch

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Audit Trail if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose TrustNotch if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Audit Trail 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 Audit Trail Details

Choose TrustNotch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore TrustNotch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Audit Trail Security	T TrustNotch Security
Summary	Cryptographic audit trail for AI agents. Sign, verify, export. GDPR/HIPAA/EU AI Act.	Tamper-evident audit logs for AI agents: submit, fetch, and verify cryptographic proof bundles.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Audit Trail Tools (0)

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

TrustNotch 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).

Audit Trail Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "audit-trail": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "audit-trail"
      ]
    }
  }
}

TrustNotch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trustnotch": {
      "url": "https://trustnotch.com/trustnotch-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Audit Trail is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, TrustNotch belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Audit Trail when you need capabilities focused on security and TrustNotch when you require tools for security.

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