Burn MCP Server vs Semgrep
A side-by-side look at the Burn MCP Server and Semgrep MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Burn MCP Server for security work as a local process; choose Semgrep 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 Burn MCP 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:
BURN_MCP_TOKEN. - You want tools like
search_vault, list_vault, list_sparks.
Choose Semgrep when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 48/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Required env vars | BURN_MCP_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 17,199 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 26 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Burn MCP Server | View Semgrep |
Tools & capabilities
Burn MCP Server tools 26
search_vaultSearch permanent bookmarks by keywordlist_vaultList Vault bookmarks by categorylist_sparksList recently read bookmarks (30-day window)search_sparksSearch Sparks by keywordlist_flameList inbox — what's about to burnget_flame_detailFull detail on a Flame bookmarkget_bookmarkGet any bookmark by IDget_article_contentGet full article content + analysisfetch_contentFetch content from a URL (X, Reddit, YouTube, WeChat)list_categoriesAll Vault categories with countsget_collectionsList all Collectionsget_collection_overviewCollection detail with AI overview- +14 more on the listing page
Semgrep tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
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.
Burn MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"burn-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"burn-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"BURN_MCP_TOKEN": "YOUR_BURN_MCP_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Semgrep
{
"mcpServers": {
"semgrep-semgrep": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"semgrep"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Burn MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Semgrep belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Burn MCP Server for security work and Semgrep 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.
Burn MCP Server is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. Semgrep 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 burn-mcp-server and semgrep-semgrep as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Burn MCP Server has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Semgrep has 48/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 17,199 GitHub stars.