What is the key difference between Directory and Agent Security Scanner MCP?

Directory belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Agent Security Scanner MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Directory or Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Directory and Agent Security Scanner MCP free or paid?

Directory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agent Security Scanner MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Directory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agent Security Scanner MCP lists 0 tools with 1 views and 122 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Directory and Agent Security Scanner MCP 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

Directory vs Agent Security Scanner MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Directory and Agent Security Scanner 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Directory 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 Directory Details

Choose Agent Security Scanner 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 Agent Security Scanner MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Directory Security	Agent Security Scanner MCP Security
Summary	Search a directory of SOC 2 audit and compliance firms; read GRC migration guides. Read-only.	Security layer for AI agents: blocks prompt injection, detects fake packages, scans vulnerabilities.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Directory Tools (0)

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

Agent Security Scanner MCP 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).

Directory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "directory-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agent Security Scanner MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-security-scanner-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agent-security-scanner-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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