Mcpskills Server vs Shieldapi MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcpskills Server and Shieldapi MCP 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 Mcpskills Server 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: MCPSKILLS_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: check_trust_score, scan_safety, list_packages.

Explore Mcpskills Server Details

Choose Shieldapi MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: other (Freemium).
• You have access to required keys: SHIELDAPI_URL, SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY.
• Primary tools included: check_url, check_password, check_password_range.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcpskills Server BeBraveBeKind Security	Shieldapi MCP alberthild Security
Summary	Pre-install trust layer for MCP servers, AI skills, and npm packages. Scores any repo or package across 15 signals (incl. OSV/KEV/EPSS vulnerability intelligence) with safety scanning for prompt injection, credential theft, and supply-chain risk; the autogate tool returns a go/no-go install decision. Listed in the official MCP Registry as io.mcpskills/server. npm: @mcpskillsio/server. https://mcpskills.io	Security intelligence for AI agents: password breach checks (900M+ HIBP hashes), email/domain/IP/URL reputation, prompt injection detection (200+ patterns), and skill supply chain scanning. Pay-per-request via x402 USDC micropayments or free demo mode, no API key needed.

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": {
    "bebravebekind-mcpskills-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mcpskillsio/server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCPSKILLS_API_KEY": "YOUR_MCPSKILLS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alberthild-shieldapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shieldapi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHIELDAPI_URL": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_URL_HERE",
        "SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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