Mcpskills Server vs Agentscore MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Mcpskills Server and Agentscore MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mcpskills Server for security work as a local process; choose Agentscore MCP Server for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mcpskills Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
MCPSKILLS_API_KEY. - You want tools like
check_trust_score, scan_safety, list_packages.
Choose Agentscore MCP Server 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 want tools like
scan_package, get_verdict, check_exposure.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 60/100 · Good | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Required env vars | MCPSKILLS_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 9 | 8 |
| Full listing | View Mcpskills Server | View Agentscore MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Mcpskills Server tools 9
check_trust_scoreScore 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_safetyRun 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_packagesBrowse 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_badgeGet 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.watch_repoStart 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_watchedRe-scan all watched repos and check for score changes. Returns any repos whose trust score changed significantly since last check.batch_checkCheck 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_gateShould 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_stackRecommend 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.
Agentscore MCP Server tools 8
scan_packageScan an npm package for MCP security issues. Checks install scripts, prompt injection patterns, suspicious URLs, source code patterns, dependency count, metadata completeness, and publisher provenance. Returns score (0-100), risk level, and detailed findings.get_verdictGet a trust verdict for an MCP package: allow, warn, or block. Based on scan findings (score and severity). Also reports monitoring status and publisher posture. Use this before installing or connecting to an MCP server.check_exposureCheck which monitored MCP servers depend on a given package. Use this during incident response to find blast radius. Example: 'which MCP servers use axios?'check_abuseCheck if a package or agent has been reported to the KYA abuse database. Returns whether abuse has been reported and any details.monitor_statusCheck if an MCP package is under continuous monitoring and get its scan history. Shows current score, risk level, and recent changes.check_my_repoInspect the current repo for MCP dependencies, look up AgentScore verdicts for each package, and summarise what should be gated in CI. Use this when a developer wants to understand all MCP packages in a repo instead of scanning one package at a time.generate_policy_gate_setupGenerate the exact GitHub Actions workflow needed to enforce AgentScore Policy Gate for a repo. Detects MCP dependencies locally and returns the OIDC-based YAML needed for setup. No API key or secret is required.install_policy_gateWrite the AgentScore Policy Gate workflow file to this repo. Creates .github/workflows/agentscore-policy-gate.yml with OIDC authentication (no API key needed). Detects MCP dependencies and includes them in the workflow. The gate will auto-provision the repo on first push.
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.
Mcpskills Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"bebravebekind-mcpskills-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcpskillsio/server"
],
"env": {
"MCPSKILLS_API_KEY": "YOUR_MCPSKILLS_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Agentscore MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"thezenmonster-agentscore-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@agentscore-xyz/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mcpskills Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Agentscore MCP Server belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mcpskills Server for security work and Agentscore MCP Server 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.
Mcpskills Server is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. Agentscore MCP Server 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 bebravebekind-mcpskills-server and thezenmonster-agentscore-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mcpskills Server has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Agentscore MCP Server has 55/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.