What is the key difference between Envault and ShadowCrawl?

Envault belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while ShadowCrawl belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Envault or ShadowCrawl 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 Envault and ShadowCrawl free or paid?

Envault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ShadowCrawl operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Envault lists 0 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars. ShadowCrawl lists 0 tools with 0 views and 69 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Envault and ShadowCrawl 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 Envault or ShadowCrawl 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 Envault and ShadowCrawl free to use, or do they require API keys?

Envault is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ShadowCrawl 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 Envault and ShadowCrawl at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both envault and shadowcrawl 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, Envault has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. ShadowCrawl holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 69 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Envault vs ShadowCrawl

In-depth architectural comparison of the Envault and ShadowCrawl 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

Envault

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

ShadowCrawl

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Envault if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose ShadowCrawl if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Envault when:

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

Explore Envault Details

Choose ShadowCrawl when:

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

Explore ShadowCrawl Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Envault Developer Tools	S ShadowCrawl Developer Tools
Summary	Secure secret management with a Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) interceptor for agent mutations.	Rust MCP stealth scraper: anti-bot search/scrape with CDP fallback + HITL non-robot.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Envault Tools (0)

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

ShadowCrawl 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).

Envault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "envault": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DinanathDash/Envault/main/install.sh"
    }
  }
}

ShadowCrawl Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadowcrawl": {
      "url": "https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Envault is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, ShadowCrawl belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Envault when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and ShadowCrawl when you require tools for developer tools.

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