What is the key difference between Sicarius Guard and Shellward?

Sicarius Guard belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sicarius Guard or Shellward in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Sicarius Guard and Shellward free or paid?

Sicarius Guard operates under a Freemium model (No auth required). Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sicarius Guard lists 11 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sicarius Guard and Shellward together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sicarius Guard vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sicarius Guard and Shellward 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

Sicarius Guard

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sicarius Guard if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shellward 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?

Choose Sicarius Guard when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: HELIUS_RPC_URL, BIRDEYE_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: check_token_safety, check_honeypot, check_holder_concentration.

Explore Sicarius Guard Details

Choose Shellward 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: SHELLWARD_MODE, SHELLWARD_LOCALE, SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD, SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sicarius Guard Chronolapse411 Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Solana token safety oracle for AI agents and trading bots. Byte-level SPL mint analysis, honeypot detection, freeze/mint authority checks, Birdeye market enrichment, and composite risk scoring. Deployed on Google Cloud Run.	AI Agent Security Middleware & MCP Server with 8-layer defense including prompt injection detection, DLP data flow tracking, command blocking, and PII detection. 7 MCP tools, zero dependencies.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sicarius Guard Tools (11)

check_token_safety

5-layer on-chain rug pull, honeypot, and holder analysis

check_honeypot

Jupiter DEX sell simulation — zero cost, quote-only

check_holder_concentration

Top holder distribution analysis with concentration flags

check_lp_lock

LP lock/burn status — Raydium V4 byte decode + burn detection

check_token_age

Token creation date and age category via Helius RPC

full_token_scan

12-layer scan: on-chain + LP + age + market + reputation + deployer

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).

Sicarius Guard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chronolapse411-sicarius-guard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sicarius-guard"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HELIUS_RPC_URL": "YOUR_HELIUS_RPC_URL_HERE",
        "BIRDEYE_API_KEY": "YOUR_BIRDEYE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shellward"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELLWARD_MODE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_MODE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_LOCALE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_LOCALE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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