Base Security Scanner MCP vs Squirrelscan

In-depth architectural comparison of the Base Security Scanner MCP and Squirrelscan 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Base Security Scanner MCP 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).

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Choose Squirrelscan 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Base Security Scanner MCP Security	Squirrelscan Security
Summary	MCP server for AI agents to scan and audit smart contracts on Base for security vulnerabilities. Det	Audit websites for SEO, performance, security, accessibility and agent experience issues.
Category & Scope	Security	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "base-security-scanner-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "base-security-scanner-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "squirrelscan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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