Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Maigret vs Contrastapi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Maigret and Contrastapi 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
Contrastapi
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Maigret if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Contrastapi 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.
Contrastapi logo

Choose Contrastapi 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: 55 MCP security tools and 7 resources covering vulnerabilities, threat intel, and OSINT, Authoritative data sources including NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, MITRE ATLAS & D3FEND, Typed Python and Node SDKs with full API coverage and typed exceptions.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification
Mcp Maigret logo
Mcp Maigret
BurtTheCoder
Security
Contrastapi logo
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.Security intelligence API with 31 MCP tools for CVE/EPSS/KEV lookup, domain recon (DNS/WHOIS/SSL/subdomains/CT logs), IOC/threat intel, OSINT (email/phone/username), and code security scanning (secrets, injection). Free 100 req/hr.
Category & ScopeSecuritySecurity
Quality signal59/100 (Good)49/100 (Fair)
Transport ProtocolLocal Subprocess (stdio)Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth RequirementNo auth requiredNo auth required
Pricing ModelFree / Open SourceFree / Open Source
Required Env Vars
MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR
None required
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 32 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

Contrastapi Tools (6)

55 MCP security tools and 7 resources covering vulnerabilities, threat intel, and OSINT
Authoritative data sources including NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, MITRE ATLAS & D3FEND
Typed Python and Node SDKs with full API coverage and typed exceptions
No authentication required, free 100 requests per hour rate limit
Includes verdict metadata for response verification and automated tool chaining
Live web intelligence tools respecting ethical constraints like robots.txt and throttling

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"
      }
    }
  }
}
Contrastapi Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upinar-contrastapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "upinar-contrastapi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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