CertScore MCP vs Zentric Protocol MCP

A side-by-side look at the CertScore MCP and Zentric Protocol MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

CertScore MCP logoCertScore MCPSecurity · Remote HTTP/SSECertScore MCP server for scan creation, findings, evidence, and domain lookup.39FairAuth: not declaredZentric Protocol MCP logoZentric Protocol MCPSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Prompt injection + PII detection for LLM apps and agent pipelines. Deterministic, sub-25ms.41FairAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose CertScore MCP for security work over a hosted endpoint; choose Zentric Protocol MCP for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

CertScore MCP logoChoose CertScore MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
Explore CertScore MCP

Zentric Protocol MCP logoChoose Zentric Protocol MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
Explore Zentric Protocol MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecCertScore MCP logoCertScore MCPZentric Protocol MCP logoZentric Protocol MCP
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal39/100 · Fair41/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredFreemium
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars00
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

CertScore MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Zentric Protocol MCP 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.

CertScore MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "certscore-mcp": {
      "url": "https://cursor.com/link/mcp/install?name=CertScore.ai&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5jZXJ0c2NvcmUuYWkvbWNwL2xpZ2h0In0%3D"
    }
  }
}

Zentric Protocol MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zentric-protocol-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zentric-protocol-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

CertScore MCP is categorized under Security and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Zentric Protocol MCP belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick CertScore MCP for security work and Zentric Protocol MCP 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.

CertScore MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Zentric Protocol MCP is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key 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 certscore-mcp and zentric-protocol-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, CertScore MCP has a quality signal of 39/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Zentric Protocol MCP has 41/100 (Fair) with 5 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.