What is the key difference between Cybersecurity MCP Server and Contrastapi?

Cybersecurity MCP Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Contrastapi belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Cybersecurity MCP Server or Contrastapi 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 Cybersecurity MCP Server and Contrastapi free or paid?

Cybersecurity MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Contrastapi operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cybersecurity MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 27 GitHub stars. Contrastapi lists 6 tools with 3 views and 34 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cybersecurity MCP Server and Contrastapi 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

Cybersecurity MCP Server vs Contrastapi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cybersecurity MCP Server and Contrastapi 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

Cybersecurity MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Contrastapi

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cybersecurity MCP Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Contrastapi if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cybersecurity MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ABUSEIPDB_API_KEY, HIBP_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: ssl_inspect, email_security_check, tech_stack_detect.

Explore Cybersecurity MCP Server Details

Choose Contrastapi when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: 55 MCP tools for security intelligence, CVE, CWE, EPSS, and CISA KEV lookups, Domain, IP, IOC, and OSINT investigation.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Cybersecurity MCP Server gaoharimran29-glitch Security	Contrastapi UPinar Security
Summary	Cybersecurity reconnaissance server for Claude. WHOIS lookup, DNS enumeration with subdomain brute-forcing, Nmap port scanning with service detection, SSL/TLS certificate inspection, technology stack fingerprinting, CVE lookup, and IP reputation checking. Runs fully locally via FastMCP.	Security intelligence API with 31 MCP tools for CVE/EPSS/KEV lookup, domain recon (DNS/WHOIS/SSL/subdomains/CT logs), IOC/threat intel, OSINT (email/phone/username), and code security scanning (secrets, injection). Free 100 req/hr.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cybersecurity MCP Server Tools (14)

ssl_inspect

SSL/TLS certificate — issuer, expiry, cipher strength, SANs, TLS version

email_security_check

Checks SPF, DKIM, and DMARC DNS records — returns a security_score, rating, and actionable recommendations for missing or weak configurations

tech_stack_detect

Web server, CMS, JS frameworks, CDN, and analytics

cert_transparency

Query crt.sh Certificate Transparency logs for a domain and extract certificate, subdomain, and wildcard information

asn_lookup

Autonomous System Number (ASN) and network ownership lookup via Team Cymru WHOIS — identifies ASN, BGP prefix, organization, registry, country, and allocation date for domains or IP addresses (no API key required)

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).

Cybersecurity MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gaoharimran29-glitch-cybersecurity-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gaoharimran29-glitch-cybersecurity-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ABUSEIPDB_API_KEY": "YOUR_ABUSEIPDB_API_KEY_HERE",
        "HIBP_API_KEY": "YOUR_HIBP_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Contrastapi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upinar-contrastapi": {
      "url": "https://api.contrastcyber.com/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cybersecurity MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Contrastapi belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Cybersecurity MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on security and Contrastapi when you require tools for security.

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