What is the key difference between Gorgon Scout and AIShield Security Scanner?

Gorgon Scout belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while AIShield Security Scanner belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gorgon Scout or AIShield Security Scanner 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 Gorgon Scout and AIShield Security Scanner free or paid?

Gorgon Scout operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AIShield Security Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gorgon Scout lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. AIShield Security Scanner lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gorgon Scout and AIShield Security Scanner 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

Gorgon Scout vs AIShield Security Scanner

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gorgon Scout and AIShield Security Scanner 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

Gorgon Scout

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

AIShield Security Scanner

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Gorgon Scout if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose AIShield Security Scanner 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 Gorgon Scout 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).

Explore Gorgon Scout Details

Choose AIShield Security Scanner 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).

Explore AIShield Security Scanner Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gorgon Scout Security	AIShield Security Scanner Security
Summary	Run AI-driven web-app and API security scans (DAST) from Claude or any MCP agent. Windows.	Scans MCP servers for tool poisoning, prompt injection and supply chain risks.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gorgon Scout Tools (0)

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

AIShield Security Scanner 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).

Gorgon Scout Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

AIShield Security Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aishield-security-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aishield-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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