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Mcp Virustotal vs Ida Pro Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Virustotal and Ida Pro Mcp 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 Virustotal
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required
Ida Pro Mcp
Security · Local stdio
Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Virustotal if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Ida Pro Mcp 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 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.
Ida Pro Mcp logo

Choose Ida Pro Mcp when:

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
  • Your security boundary fits: No auth required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
  • You have access to required keys: KIMI_CODE_HOME.
  • Primary tools included: Supports IDA Pro 8.3+ (excluding IDA Free), Automates decompilation and disassembly tasks, Generates detailed malware analysis reports.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification
Mcp Virustotal logo
Mcp Virustotal
BurtTheCoder
Security
Ida Pro Mcp logo
Ida Pro Mcp
mrexodia
Security
SummaryMCP server for querying the VirusTotal API. This server provides tools for scanning URLs, analyzing file hashes, and retrieving IP address reports.MCP server for IDA Pro, allowing you to perform binary analysis with AI assistants. This plugin implement decompilation, disassembly and allows you to generate malware analysis reports automatically.
Category & ScopeSecuritySecurity
Quality signal47/100 (Fair)55/100 (Good)
Transport ProtocolLocal Subprocess (stdio)Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth RequirementAPI Key requiredNo auth required
Pricing ModelBYOK (Pay Provider Direct)BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)
Required Env Vars
VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEYMCP_TRANSPORTMCP_PORTMCP_ENDPOINT
KIMI_CODE_HOME
Compatible Clients
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signalnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement & Health 2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 143 stars 3 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 11,187 stars
Verified / OfficialCommunity ListingCommunity Listing
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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

Ida Pro Mcp Tools (6)

Supports IDA Pro 8.3+ (excluding IDA Free)
Automates decompilation and disassembly tasks
Generates detailed malware analysis reports
Enables variable/function renaming and type corrections
Compatible with multiple MCP clients
Includes prompt engineering guidance for accurate AI analysis

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 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"
      }
    }
  }
}
Ida Pro Mcp Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrexodia-ida-pro-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mrexodia-ida-pro-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KIMI_CODE_HOME": "YOUR_KIMI_CODE_HOME_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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