Comma vs HackTricks MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Comma and HackTricks MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Comma for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose HackTricks MCP Server for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Comma when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
COMMA_API_TOKEN.
Choose HackTricks MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
hacktricks_quick_lookup, search_hacktricks, get_hacktricks_outline.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 36/100 · Fair | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | COMMA_API_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner |
Tools & capabilities
Comma tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
HackTricks MCP Server tools 3
hacktricks_quick_lookup⚡ **One-shot exploitation lookup**. Searches, finds best page, and returns exploitation sections + code blocks in one call.search_hacktricksSearch through HackTricks documentation. **Returns results GROUPED BY FILE** with match count, page title, and relevant section headers.get_hacktricks_outlineGet the **table of contents** of a page (all section headers). Use this BEFORE reading full pages to understand structure.
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.
Comma
{
"mcpServers": {
"comma": {
"url": "https://commareports.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}
HackTricks MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacktricks-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"hacktricks-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Comma is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. HackTricks MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Comma for developer tools work and HackTricks MCP Server for developer tools.
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.
Comma has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. HackTricks MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 comma and hacktricks-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Comma has a quality signal of 36/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. HackTricks MCP Server has 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars.