Mcpskills Server vs Guardvibe — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs
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Mcpskills Server vs Guardvibe
In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcpskills Server and Guardvibe 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
Mcpskills Server
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Guardvibe
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mcpskills Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Guardvibe if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.
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.
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 MCP for vibe coding with 330 rules and 29 tools. Purpose-built for AI-generated code — scans Next.js, Supabase, Clerk, Stripe, Prisma, Hono, GraphQL, and 25+ modules. Cross-file taint analysis, host security audit, auto-fix, SARIF export, pre-commit hook, and CVE version detection. Zero config, runs locally.
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Mcpskills Server Tools (9)
check_trust_score
Score any AI skill, MCP server, or GitHub repo for trustworthiness. Returns a trust score (0-10) across 4 dimensions: Alive, Legit, Solid, Usable. Accepts: owner/repo, GitHub URL, npm package (npm:@scope/name or @scope/name), Smithery URL, or OpenClaw URL. AI skills get enhanced safety scanning. Set MCPSKILLS_API_KEY for full reports.
scan_safety
Run a focused safety scan on an AI skill or MCP server. Checks for prompt injection, shell execution, network exfiltration, credential theft, obfuscated payloads, public network binding (0.0.0.0), and risky npm lifecycle scripts (preinstall/install/postinstall). Accepts any input format (owner/repo, npm package, Smithery URL, etc.).
list_packages
Browse curated, pre-scored AI skill packages organized by use case. Each package contains vetted skills with trust scores. Available packages: Claude Power User, Full-Stack Vibe Coder, Data & Research, DevOps & Infrastructure, Content & Marketing.
get_badge
Get a trust badge URL for any repo or package. Returns a shields.io-style SVG badge showing the trust score and tier. Embed in READMEs. Badge auto-updates hourly.
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).
Mcpskills Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Guardvibe belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcpskills Server when you need capabilities focused on security and Guardvibe when you require tools for security.
Start monitoring a repo or package for trust score changes. Alerts when score changes significantly (±0.3 points or tier change). Requires a paid API key.
check_watched
Re-scan all watched repos and check for score changes. Returns any repos whose trust score changed significantly since last check.
batch_check
Check up to 5 repos or packages in one call. Returns a trust assessment for each. Requires a Developer Pro or Team API key. Accepts any mix of formats (owner/repo, npm packages, registry URLs).
auto_gate
Should I install this? Returns a simple go/no-go decision with reasoning. Accepts any format: owner/repo, npm package, Smithery URL, etc. Returns { proceed: true/false, reason: "..." }.
build_stack
Recommend a vetted stack of trusted tools for a described task. Describe what you're building (e.g., "Next.js app with auth, payments, and AI chat") and get back a curated list of the highest-scoring repos in each relevant category, pre-scored and ready to install. Returns tool names, trust scores, tiers, and install hints. Use this instead of guessing which tools to recommend — every suggestion is backed by live trust data.
Guardvibe Tools (39)
check_code
Analyze inline code for security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, XSS, SQL injection, insecure patterns). Pass code as a string parameter. For scanning files on disk, use scan_file instead. Example: check_code({code: 'app.get(...)', language: 'javascript'})
check_project
Scan multiple files for security vulnerabilities and generate a project-wide security report with a security score. Use this for comprehensive security audits.
get_security_docs
Get security best practices and remediation guidance for a specific topic, framework, or vulnerability type. Covers OWASP Top 10, framework-specific hardening (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe), and secure coding patterns. Returns actionable guidance with code examples.
check_dependencies
Check npm, PyPI, or Go packages for known security vulnerabilities (CVEs) using the OSV database. Use this before adding new dependencies or to audit existing ones.
scan_directory
Scan all files in a directory on disk for security vulnerabilities. Pass a directory path — reads files from filesystem. Returns security score (A-F) and findings. Results may be truncated for large projects — check fileRanking in JSON output for top files. Example: scan_directory({path: './src'})
scan_dependencies
Parse a lockfile or manifest (package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.mod) and check all dependencies for known CVEs via the OSV database. Reads the file directly. Use this after installing dependencies, during CI, or when auditing existing projects for vulnerable packages.
scan_hallucinated_packages
Detect AI-hallucinated and slopsquatted packages in a repo — the supply-chain seam commodity SCA misses. OFFLINE (deterministic): flags phantom imports (a package imported in source but absent from every package.json — a classic LLM hallucination tell) and typosquats of popular packages. ONLINE (opt-in, default on; gracefully degrades offline): adds npm-registry truth — packages that return 404 (definitive hallucination) and brand-new low-download packages (slopsquat-registration pattern). Run on AI-generated code at PR time, before `npm install`. Pass online:false for a fully deterministic, air-gapped scan.
scan_secrets
Scan files and directories for leaked secrets, API keys, tokens, and credentials. Detects high-entropy strings, known API key patterns (AWS, Stripe, OpenAI, GitHub, Supabase), exposed .env files, and missing .gitignore coverage. Returns findings with exact line numbers and remediation steps.
scan_staged
Scan git-staged files for security vulnerabilities before committing. Run this before every commit to catch issues early. No input needed — automatically reads staged files. Diff-aware by default: reports only issues on newly-staged lines (set diff_aware:false for whole staged files).
compliance_report
Map security findings to compliance controls (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, EUAIACT). Scans a directory and groups issues by control. Output includes a summary section at the top; for large projects, findings are truncated to top 50. Use mode=executive for C-level summary. Example: compliance_report({path: '.', framework: 'SOC2'})
export_sarif
Scan a directory and export results in SARIF v2.1.0 format for CI/CD integration (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Returns JSON string.
check_package_health
Check npm packages for typosquat risk, maintenance status, adoption metrics, and deprecation. Use this before adding new dependencies to catch suspicious or risky packages.