What is the key difference between Code Pathfinder and MCP Shield?

Code Pathfinder belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while MCP Shield belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Code Pathfinder or MCP Shield 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 Code Pathfinder and MCP Shield free or paid?

Code Pathfinder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Shield operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Code Pathfinder lists 6 tools with 3 views and 140 GitHub stars. MCP Shield lists 4 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Code Pathfinder and MCP Shield 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

Code Pathfinder vs MCP Shield

In-depth architectural comparison of the Code Pathfinder and MCP Shield 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

Code Pathfinder

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Shield

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Code Pathfinder if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Shield 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 Code Pathfinder 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: Cross-file call-graph analysis, Inter-procedural taint and data-flow tracing, MCP queries for callers, callees, patterns, and security rules.

Explore Code Pathfinder Details

Choose MCP Shield 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: scan_package, scan_directory, check_prompt_injection.

Explore MCP Shield Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Code Pathfinder Security	MCP Shield muhannad-hash Security
Summary	Code intelligence MCP server: call graphs, type inference, and symbol search for Python/Go.	Security scanner for MCP servers. Detects backdoors, exfiltration code, obfuscation, dangerous code execution, prompt injection, and supply chain risks before you install. Four tools: scan npm packages, scan local directories, check prompt injection, and audit supply chain trust score. npx @muhannad-hash/mcp-shield
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Code Pathfinder Tools (6)

Cross-file call-graph analysis

Inter-procedural taint and data-flow tracing

MCP queries for callers, callees, patterns, and security rules

Bundled Python, Docker, and Docker Compose rules

Custom Python rule support through the PathFinder SDK

Text, JSON, SARIF, and CSV scan output

MCP Shield Tools (4)

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).

Code Pathfinder Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-pathfinder": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "codepathfinder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Shield Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "muhannad-hash-mcp-shield": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-shield"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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