What is the key difference between Cloaked Agent and Pincer?

Cloaked Agent belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Pincer belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cloaked Agent or Pincer 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 Cloaked Agent and Pincer free or paid?

Cloaked Agent operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pincer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cloaked Agent lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Pincer lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cloaked Agent and Pincer 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.

How do I install Cloaked Agent or Pincer in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Cloaked Agent and Pincer free to use, or do they require API keys?

Cloaked Agent is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Pincer operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Cloaked Agent and Pincer at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cloaked-agent and pincer as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Cloaked Agent has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Pincer holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cloaked Agent vs Pincer

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cloaked Agent and Pincer 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

Cloaked Agent

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pincer

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cloaked Agent if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Pincer if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cloaked Agent when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Cloaked Agent Details

Choose Pincer when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Pincer Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cloaked Agent Finance & Fintech	P Pincer Finance & Fintech
Summary	Trustless spending accounts for AI agents on Solana with on-chain enforced limits.	Secure grip for your agent's secrets - security-hardened MCP gateway with proxy token architecture
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cloaked Agent Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Pincer Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Cloaked Agent Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloaked-agent": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "cloaked-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Pincer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pincer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pincer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cloaked Agent is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Pincer belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Cloaked Agent when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Pincer when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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