Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Maigret vs Mcp Virustotal

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Maigret and Mcp Virustotal 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

Mcp Maigret
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Mcp Virustotal
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Maigret if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Virustotal 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?

Mcp Maigret logo

Choose Mcp Maigret 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).
  • You have access to required keys: MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR.
  • Primary tools included: search_username, username, format.
Mcp Virustotal logo

Choose Mcp Virustotal when:

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
  • Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
  • You have access to required keys: VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY, MCP_TRANSPORT, MCP_PORT, MCP_ENDPOINT.
  • Primary tools included: Automatic relationship data fetching with batched API calls, Cached-report-first URL lookups with fallback scanning, Detailed file hash analysis including sandbox behavior summaries.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification
Mcp Maigret logo
Mcp Maigret
BurtTheCoder
Security
Mcp Virustotal logo
Mcp Virustotal
BurtTheCoder
Security
SummaryMCP server for maigret, a powerful OSINT tool that collects user account information from various public sources. This server provides tools for searching usernames across social networks and analyzing URLs.MCP server for querying the VirusTotal API. This server provides tools for scanning URLs, analyzing file hashes, and retrieving IP address reports.
Category & ScopeSecuritySecurity
Quality signal59/100 (Good)47/100 (Fair)
Transport ProtocolLocal Subprocess (stdio)Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth RequirementNo auth requiredAPI Key required
Pricing ModelFree / Open SourceBYOK (Pay Provider Direct)
Required Env Vars
MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR
VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEYMCP_TRANSPORTMCP_PORTMCP_ENDPOINT
Compatible Clients
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signalnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement & Health 3 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 254 stars 2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 143 stars
Verified / OfficialCommunity ListingCommunity Listing
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Maigret Tools (7)

search_username
username
format
use_all_sites
tags
parse_url
url

Mcp Virustotal Tools (6)

Automatic relationship data fetching with batched API calls
Cached-report-first URL lookups with fallback scanning
Detailed file hash analysis including sandbox behavior summaries
IP and domain security reports with historical and related threat data
Supports stdio and HTTP streaming transport modes
Corpus search with VTI-style query modifiers

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).

Mcp Maigret Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burtthecoder-mcp-maigret": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burtthecoder-mcp-maigret"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR": "YOUR_MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
Mcp Virustotal Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burtthecoder-mcp-virustotal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burtthecoder-mcp-virustotal"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE",
        "MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_ENDPOINT": "YOUR_MCP_ENDPOINT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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