Codegworkspace MCP vs Semgrep

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

Codegworkspace MCP logoCodegworkspace MCPSecurity · Remote HTTP/SSEA paid remote MCP for CodeG, built to return verdicts, receipts, usage logs, and audit-ready JSON.48FairAuth: not declaredSemgrep logoSemgrepSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Scan code for security vulnerabilities using Semgrep.48FairAuth: no auth required

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

Which MCP server should you choose?

Codegworkspace MCP logoChoose Codegworkspace MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
  • You want tools like register_agent_session, read_workspace_roster, write_handoff_note.
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Semgrep logoChoose Semgrep when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecCodegworkspace MCP logoCodegworkspace MCPSemgrep logoSemgrep
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal48/100 · Fair48/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars017,235
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools4Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Codegworkspace MCP tools 4

  • register_agent_session
  • read_workspace_roster
  • write_handoff_note
  • export_session_summary

Semgrep 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.

Codegworkspace MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codegworkspace-mcp": {
      "url": "https://codegworkspace.clauxel.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Semgrep

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semgrep-semgrep": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "semgrep"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

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

Codegworkspace MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Semgrep is listed as free. Auth: no auth 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 codegworkspace-mcp and semgrep-semgrep as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Codegworkspace MCP has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Semgrep has 48/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 17,235 GitHub stars.