CrowdStrike Falcon MCP Server vs Shadowgate MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the CrowdStrike Falcon MCP Server and Shadowgate MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose CrowdStrike Falcon MCP Server 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).

Explore CrowdStrike Falcon MCP Server Details

Choose Shadowgate MCP 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).

Explore Shadowgate MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	CrowdStrike Falcon MCP Server Security	Shadowgate MCP Security
Summary	Connects AI agents with CrowdStrike Falcon for security analysis and automation.	Security firewall for AI agents — scans MCP calls for injection, secrets, and risks.
Category & Scope	Security	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crowdstrike-falcon-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--env-file",
        "/path/to/.env",
        "falcon-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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