Auth0 MCP Server vs Scopeblind Gateway

A side-by-side look at the Auth0 MCP Server and Scopeblind Gateway MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Auth0 MCP Server logoAuth0 MCP ServerSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Auth0 MCP Server: Manage Auth0 applications, APIs, actions, logs, and forms using natural language51GoodAuth: not declaredScopeblind Gateway logoScopeblind GatewaySecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Security gateway that wraps any MCP server with per-tool policies, approval gates, and optional Ed25519-signed receipts. Shadow mode logs every tool call; enforce mode blocks, rate-limits, or requires approval.53GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Auth0 MCP Server for security work as a local process; choose Scopeblind Gateway for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Auth0 MCP Server logoChoose Auth0 MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Auth0 MCP Server

Scopeblind Gateway logoChoose Scopeblind Gateway when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You have the keys it needs: INTERNAL_API_KEY.
Explore Scopeblind Gateway

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAuth0 MCP Server logoAuth0 MCP ServerScopeblind Gateway logoScopeblind Gateway
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal51/100 · Good53/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedINTERNAL_API_KEY
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars12211
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Auth0 MCP Server tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Scopeblind Gateway tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Auth0 MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "auth0-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@auth0/auth0-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scopeblind Gateway

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scopeblind/passport"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INTERNAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_INTERNAL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Auth0 MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scopeblind Gateway belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Auth0 MCP Server for security work and Scopeblind Gateway for security.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Auth0 MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scopeblind Gateway is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add auth0-mcp-server and tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Auth0 MCP Server has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 122 GitHub stars. Scopeblind Gateway has 53/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 11 GitHub stars.