What is the key difference between Aegis and Stashbase?

Aegis belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Stashbase belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Aegis or Stashbase 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 Aegis and Stashbase free or paid?

Aegis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Stashbase operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Aegis lists 6 tools with 0 views and 13 GitHub stars. Stashbase lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Aegis and Stashbase 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

Aegis vs Stashbase

In-depth architectural comparison of the Aegis and Stashbase 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

Aegis

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Stashbase

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Aegis if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Stashbase 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 Aegis 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: AES-256-GCM encrypted credential vault, Transparent HTTP proxy with credential injection, Agent authentication and scoped credential grants.

Explore Aegis Details

Choose Stashbase 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).

Explore Stashbase Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Aegis getaegis Security	S Stashbase Security
Summary	Credential isolation proxy for AI agents. Injects secrets at the network boundary with domain restrictions, agent authentication, and audit logging. No SDK required — works as a transparent HTTP proxy or MCP server.	Secrets for developers and agents—secure context and workflows without exposing secret values.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Aegis Tools (6)

AES-256-GCM encrypted credential vault

Transparent HTTP proxy with credential injection

Agent authentication and scoped credential grants

Domain allowlists and outbound request inspection

Audit logging with full request context

Native MCP server exposing credential-injecting tools

Stashbase 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).

Aegis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "getaegis-aegis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "slack-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Stashbase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stashbase": {
      "url": "https://stashbase.dev/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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