What is the key difference between Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum?

Defenter Proxy belongs to the Monitoring category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Fulcrum belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Defenter Proxy or Fulcrum 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 Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum free or paid?

Defenter Proxy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Fulcrum operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Defenter Proxy lists 0 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars. Fulcrum lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum 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.

How do I install Defenter Proxy or Fulcrum in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum free to use, or do they require API keys?

Defenter Proxy is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Fulcrum operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both defenter-proxy and fulcrum-3 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Defenter Proxy has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Fulcrum holds a Quality Score of 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Defenter Proxy vs Fulcrum

In-depth architectural comparison of the Defenter Proxy and Fulcrum 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

Defenter Proxy

Monitoring · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Fulcrum

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Defenter Proxy if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Fulcrum if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Defenter Proxy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Defenter Proxy Details

Choose Fulcrum when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Fulcrum Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Defenter Proxy Monitoring	F Fulcrum Monitoring
Summary	Security proxy that automatically wraps MCP servers with real-time monitoring and policy enforcement	AI governance MCP server for policy enforcement, cost control, and observability.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Defenter Proxy Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Fulcrum Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Defenter Proxy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "defenter-proxy": {
      "url": "https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=defenter.defenter-vsc"
    }
  }
}

Fulcrum Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fulcrum-3": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "fulcrum-3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Defenter Proxy is categorized under Monitoring and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Fulcrum belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Defenter Proxy when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Fulcrum when you require tools for monitoring.

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