What is the best alternative to Bug Detector?

The top-rated alternatives to Bug Detector in the Security category include GitHits, Ida Pro MCP, Squirrelscan. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Bug Detector alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Bug Detector and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Bug Detector free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Bug Detector with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Security• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Bug Detector

Looking for an alternative to Bug Detector? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Security ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Target Reference Server

Bug Detector Overview

Analyzes code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and code smells

Specification Matrix: Bug Detector vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Bug Detector (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
GitHits	npx	Free/None	Free	96	—	Compare →
Ida Pro MCP	npx	No auth required	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	11,869	—	Compare →
Squirrelscan	npx	Free/None	Free	87	—	Compare →
Auth0 MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	117	—	Compare →
Depguard	npx	No auth required	Free	15	—	Compare →
PabloLec Keyprobe MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Security Audit	npx	No auth required	Free	57	—	Compare →
Mobb Vibe Shield MCP	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	68	—	Compare →
Npm MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
MCPAmpel MCP Security Scanner	uvx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
Bawbel Scanner	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →
Bawbel Scanner	uvx	Free/None	Free	10	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Bug Detector Alternatives

GitHits

Runtime: npx

Search public open-source code, documentation, metadata, vulnerabilities, changelogs, and examples.

0 0 96

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Ida Pro MCP

Runtime: npx

Connects AI assistants to IDA Pro for decompilation, disassembly, database changes, and reverse-engineering workflows.

Key Features:

IDA Pro decompilation access

Disassembly inspection

Database comments, renaming, and type updates

4 0 11,869

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Squirrelscan

Runtime: npx

Audit websites for SEO, performance, security, accessibility and agent experience issues.

0 0 87

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Auth0 MCP Server

Runtime: npx

Auth0 MCP Server: Manage Auth0 applications, APIs, actions, logs, and forms using natural language

1 0 117

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Depguard

Runtime: npx

Audits npm packages and projects for supply-chain risks, vulnerabilities, AI-generated code debris, and SBOM output through MCP.

Key Features:

Pre-install package verification and typosquat detection

Static install-script and code-pattern analysis

Workspace, project, bulk, and transitive dependency audits

3 0 15

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PabloLec Keyprobe MCP

Runtime: npx

Audit certificates and keystores to surface expiry risks, weak algorithms, and misconfigurations.…

2 0

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MCP Security Audit

Runtime: npx

Audits npm dependencies against the remote registry and reports severity, CVE, CVSS, and upgrade information.

Key Features:

Remote npm registry security checks

Critical-to-low severity reporting

CVE, CVSS, CWE, and advisory references

4 0 57

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Mobb Vibe Shield MCP

Runtime: npx

Automates security vulnerability remediation by analyzing SAST reports or scanning repos, providing fix recommendations via MCP.

Key Features:

Supports SAST tools: Checkmarx, CodeQL, Fortify, Snyk

Two modes: Scan (runs SAST scan) and Analyze (uses existing SAST report)

Generates automated code fixes for detected vulnerabilities

2 0 68

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Npm MCP

Runtime: npx

MCP server for npm package management, security analysis, and compatibility checking

1 0 3

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MCPAmpel MCP Security Scanner

Runtime: uvx

Scan installed MCP servers for security vulnerabilities with 16 detection engines.

0 0 2

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Bawbel Scanner

Runtime: uvx

Security scanner for MCP servers and skill files. Detects AVE vulnerabilities before production.

0 0 10

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Bawbel Scanner

Runtime: uvx

Security scanner for MCP servers and skill files. Detects AVE vulnerabilities before production.

0 0 10

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Best Alternatives to Bug Detector

Bug Detector Overview

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