What is the key difference between Data Compliance Classifier MCP and Kastell?

Data Compliance Classifier MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Kastell belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Data Compliance Classifier MCP or Kastell 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 Data Compliance Classifier MCP and Kastell free or paid?

Data Compliance Classifier MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kastell operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Data Compliance Classifier MCP lists 14 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Kastell lists 6 tools with 4 views and 59 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Data Compliance Classifier MCP and Kastell 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

Data Compliance Classifier MCP vs Kastell

In-depth architectural comparison of the Data Compliance Classifier MCP and Kastell 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

Data Compliance Classifier MCP

Security · Local stdio

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

Kastell

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Data Compliance Classifier MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Kastell 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 Data Compliance Classifier 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).
Primary tools included: payload, context, data_origin_ip.

Explore Data Compliance Classifier MCP Details

Choose Kastell 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: Server security audits with remediation, SSH hardening and fail2ban setup, UFW firewall management.

Explore Kastell Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Data Compliance Classifier MCP Security	Kastell kastelldev Security
Summary	Classify data safety before storing or sharing. GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CCPA. AI-powered.	Server security auditing and hardening toolkit. 413 security checks across 29 categories (SSH, Firewall, Docker, TLS, HTTP Headers), CIS/PCI-DSS/HIPAA compliance mapping, 19-step production hardening, fleet management, and forensic evidence collection. Supports Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode. 13 MCP tools.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Data Compliance Classifier MCP Tools (14)

payload

the data to classify (any string, JSON, form data, API response)

context

what your agent is about to do with it (improves accuracy)

data_origin_ip

optional IP for jurisdiction detection (GDPR if EU, CCPA if US, etc.)

jurisdiction

optional override if IP unavailable

verdict

SAFE_TO_PROCESS / REDACT_BEFORE_PASSING / DO_NOT_STORE / ESCALATE

sensitivity_level

PUBLIC / INTERNAL / CONFIDENTIAL / RESTRICTED

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).

Data Compliance Classifier MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-compliance-classifier-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "data-compliance-classifier-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kastell Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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