What is the key difference between Mcpskills Server and Depguard?

Mcpskills Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Depguard belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcpskills Server or Depguard 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 Mcpskills Server and Depguard free or paid?

Mcpskills Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Depguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcpskills Server lists 9 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Depguard lists 6 tools with 1 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcpskills Server and Depguard 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 Mcpskills Server or Depguard 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 Mcpskills Server and Depguard free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcpskills Server is listed under a Freemium model with API Key required . Depguard 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 Mcpskills Server and Depguard at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both bebravebekind-mcpskills-server and mopanc-depguard 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, Mcpskills Server has a Quality Score of 59 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Depguard holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcpskills Server vs Depguard

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcpskills Server and Depguard 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: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Depguard

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcpskills Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Depguard 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.
Primary tools included: check_trust_score, scan_safety, list_packages.

Explore Mcpskills Server Details

Choose Depguard 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).
Primary tools included: Pre-install package verification and audit, Static code analysis and dead-dependency detection, Vulnerability audit using npm and GitHub Advisory databases.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcpskills Server BeBraveBeKind Security	Depguard mopanc 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	Pre-install guardian for npm packages with static code analysis, supply-chain attack detection, vulnerability audit (npm + GitHub Advisory Database), AI hallucination guard, and CycloneDX 1.6 SBOM generation with VEX. 28 MCP tools. Zero runtime dependencies — the SBOM serializer is implemented natively against the public CycloneDX schema.

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Depguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mopanc-depguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mopanc-depguard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcpskills Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Depguard belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcpskills Server when you need capabilities focused on security and Depguard when you require tools for security.

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