Guardvibe vs Taste
A side-by-side look at the Guardvibe and Taste MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Guardvibe for security work as a local process; choose Taste for security over a hosted endpoint. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Guardvibe when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
check_code, check_project, get_security_docs.
Choose Taste when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You want tools like
list_offerings, list_expert_profiles, get_result.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Remote HTTP/SSE |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 6 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 39 | 20 |
| Full listing | View Guardvibe | View Taste |
Tools & capabilities
Guardvibe tools 39
check_codeAnalyze inline code for security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, XSS, SQL injection, insecure patterns). Pass code as a string parameter. For scanning files on disk, use scan_file instead. Example: check_code({code: 'app.get(...)', language: 'javascript'})check_projectScan multiple files for security vulnerabilities and generate a project-wide security report with a security score. Use this for comprehensive security audits.get_security_docsGet security best practices and remediation guidance for a specific topic, framework, or vulnerability type. Covers OWASP Top 10, framework-specific hardening (Next.js, Supabase, Stripe), and secure coding patterns. Returns actionable guidance with code examples.check_dependenciesCheck npm, PyPI, or Go packages for known security vulnerabilities (CVEs) using the OSV database. Use this before adding new dependencies or to audit existing ones.scan_directoryScan all files in a directory on disk for security vulnerabilities. Pass a directory path — reads files from filesystem. Returns security score (A-F) and findings. Results may be truncated for large projects — check fileRanking in JSON output for top files. Example: scan_directory({path: './src'})scan_dependenciesParse a lockfile or manifest (package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.mod) and check all dependencies for known CVEs via the OSV database. Reads the file directly. Use this after installing dependencies, during CI, or when auditing existing projects for vulnerable packages.scan_hallucinated_packagesDetect AI-hallucinated and slopsquatted packages in a repo — the supply-chain seam commodity SCA misses. OFFLINE (deterministic): flags phantom imports (a package imported in source but absent from every package.json — a classic LLM hallucination tell) and typosquats of popular packages. ONLINE (opt-in, default on; gracefully degrades offline): adds npm-registry truth — packages that return 404 (definitive hallucination) and brand-new low-download packages (slopsquat-registration pattern). Run on AI-generated code at PR time, before `npm install`. Pass online:false for a fully deterministic, air-gapped scan.scan_secretsScan files and directories for leaked secrets, API keys, tokens, and credentials. Detects high-entropy strings, known API key patterns (AWS, Stripe, OpenAI, GitHub, Supabase), exposed .env files, and missing .gitignore coverage. Returns findings with exact line numbers and remediation steps.scan_stagedScan git-staged files for security vulnerabilities before committing. Run this before every commit to catch issues early. No input needed — automatically reads staged files. Diff-aware by default: reports only issues on newly-staged lines (set diff_aware:false for whole staged files).compliance_reportMap security findings to compliance controls (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, EUAIACT). Scans a directory and groups issues by control. Output includes a summary section at the top; for large projects, findings are truncated to top 50. Use mode=executive for C-level summary. Example: compliance_report({path: '.', framework: 'SOC2'})export_sarifScan a directory and export results in SARIF v2.1.0 format for CI/CD integration (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Returns JSON string.check_package_healthCheck npm packages for typosquat risk, maintenance status, adoption metrics, and deprecation. Use this before adding new dependencies to catch suspicious or risky packages.- +27 more on the listing page
Taste tools 20
list_offeringsList all available human expert evaluation offerings with pricing, tool names, and whether each issues an on-chain Taste content certificate. Free.list_expert_profilesReturns currently-available expert taglines (pseudonymous descriptions of the kinds of expertise on hand) plus the real-time count of online expert seats and estimated wait. Use this as a cheap pre-flight check before calling a paid tool. Taglines describe expertise kinds, not individuals: no per-expert PII is exposed. Free.get_resultCheck the status of a previously submitted request. Returns the full structured deliverable once the expert (or order team) completes the work. Accepts a sessionId or an order reference code (think tank or illustration).prepare_consult_domain_expertGet a humantaste.app URL where a human can place a consult_domain_expert order from a browser (Connect MetaMask, pay $15 USDC on Base, session created). Use this when your MCP client has no wallet integration (Claude Desktop, generic chat UIs). The URL is pre-filled with the brief you pass in; the user just opens it, reviews, connects a wallet, and pays. Returns the payment URL and the price. Free.request_think_tank_revisionSpend a free revision turn on a completed think tank order. Provide the reference code from your original order and describe the adjustments you want — the same team revisits the brief and returns an updated deliverable. Poll get_result with the reference code to retrieve it. Free: no payment required, the turn is included with your order.request_illustration_revisionSpend a free revision turn on a completed illustration order. Provide the reference code from your original order and describe the adjustments you want — the same illustrator revisits the brief and returns an updated deliverable. Poll get_result with the reference code to retrieve it. Free: no payment required, the turn is included with your order.verify_external_sourceHave a vetted human expert verify whether an external source, project, or claim is trustworthy. Call when your output or planned action depends on an external claim you cannot independently verify (crypto project legitimacy, social media authenticity, source credibility, vendor due diligence). Returns verdict, red flags, positive signals, confidence score.review_contentGet a vetted human expert to review your AI-generated content — text, images, videos, social posts, audio, or any media — for hallucinations, factual errors, weak parts, and domain mistakes. Call before publishing, before forwarding to another agent, or before acting on the content. Returns verdict, issues found, suggested improvements. Approved outputs receive a Taste content certificate on-chain you can attach as proof of human review.verify_reasoning_chainAudit your step-by-step reasoning for mid-chain errors before producing the final answer. Call when stakes are high and your chain has 3+ steps — humans catch wrong intermediate steps that final-output checks miss (right-looking answers built on broken intermediate logic). Returns per-step verdict, flagged errors, suggested corrections. Approved chains receive a Taste content certificate on-chain.prepublish_reviewGet a vetted human expert to review your AI-generated content — text, images, videos, social posts, audio, or any media — for cultural sensitivity, brand safety, derivative risks, and audience appeal before you publish. Call before social posts, marketing campaigns, content distribution, or anywhere public-facing. Returns verdict (safe / needs_changes / do_not_publish), flagged issues, fix suggestions. Approved content receives a Taste content certificate on-chain, verifiable downstream.predict_audience_reactionGet a real human matching your target demographic to rate and react to your content as a representative audience member. Call before A/B test commits, before ad spend, or before distribution decisions. Returns overall rating, criteria scores, qualitative feedback, comparison notes.arbitrate_disputeGet an impartial human arbiter to decide whether a deliverable meets an agreed contract, or to settle disagreements between agents. Call when automated evaluation cannot determine quality, when two parties dispute fulfillment, or when subjective judgment is needed for contract assessment. Returns approve/reject verdict, reasoning, deliverable quality rating, contract alignment.- +8 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Guardvibe
{
"mcpServers": {
"goklab-guardvibe": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"guardvibe"
]
}
}
}
Taste
{
"mcpServers": {
"taste": {
"url": "https://api.humantaste.app/mcp/"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Guardvibe is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Taste belongs to Security and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Pick Guardvibe for security work and Taste for security.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Guardvibe is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Taste has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add goklab-guardvibe and taste as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Guardvibe has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars. Taste has 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.