What is the key difference between Ghosthunt and Guardvibe?

Ghosthunt belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Guardvibe belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ghosthunt or Guardvibe 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 Ghosthunt and Guardvibe free or paid?

Ghosthunt operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Guardvibe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ghosthunt lists 2 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Guardvibe lists 39 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ghosthunt and Guardvibe 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

Ghosthunt vs Guardvibe

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ghosthunt and Guardvibe 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

Ghosthunt

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Guardvibe

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ghosthunt if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Guardvibe if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ghosthunt 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: scan_secrets, scan_summary.

Explore Ghosthunt Details

Choose Guardvibe 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: check_code, check_project, scan_directory.

Explore Guardvibe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ghosthunt Security	Guardvibe goklab Security
Summary	Find every leaked secret on your machine — API keys in .env files, shell history, and configs.	Security MCP for vibe coding with 330 rules and 29 tools. Purpose-built for AI-generated code — scans Next.js, Supabase, Clerk, Stripe, Prisma, Hono, GraphQL, and 25+ modules. Cross-file taint analysis, host security audit, auto-fix, SARIF export, pre-commit hook, and CVE version detection. Zero config, runs locally.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ghosthunt Tools (2)

scan_secrets

Full detailed scan. Returns every finding with file paths, line numbers, severity ratings, and remediation steps.

scan_summary

Quick health check. Returns your health score (0-100) and a count by severity. Run this first to see if you have a problem.

Guardvibe Tools (39)

check_code

Analyze a code snippet for security issues

check_project

Scan multiple files with security scoring (A-F)

scan_directory

Scan a project directory from disk

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).

Ghosthunt Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Guardvibe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "goklab-guardvibe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "guardvibe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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