What is the key difference between MCP Inspector and Shohei?

MCP Inspector belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Shohei belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Inspector or Shohei 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 MCP Inspector and Shohei free or paid?

MCP Inspector operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Shohei operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Inspector lists 5 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shohei lists 6 tools with 4 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Inspector and Shohei 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

MCP Inspector vs Shohei

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Inspector and Shohei 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

MCP Inspector

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Shohei

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Inspector if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shohei 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 MCP Inspector when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: inspect_domain, check_domain_safety, get_domain_reputation.

Explore MCP Inspector Details

Choose Shohei 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: DNS, DNSSEC, DoH, DoT, and DoQ diagnostics, TLS certificate and DANE/TLSA inspection, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI, and MTA-STS checks.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Inspector gridinsoft Security	Shohei kent-tokyo Security
Summary	MCP server for domain and URL security analysis powered by GridinSoft Inspector, enabling AI agents to verify website and link safety.	Rust infrastructure diagnostics MCP server for AI agents: DNS checks, TLS certificate chain inspection, email security, global DNS propagation, and DNS latency benchmarking.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Inspector Tools (5)

inspect_domain

Comprehensive domain security profile. Essential for checking if a site is safe, trustworthy, or a scam. Returns reputation (0-100), security verdicts, hosting info, and risk tags. Use this tool when users ask about site reliability, trust, or safety.

check_domain_safety

Semantic alias for inspect_domain. Quick check if a website is safe, malicious, or a scam. Returns reputation score and security verdict.

get_domain_reputation

Semantic alias for inspect_domain. Get the trust and reputation score (0-100) for a domain.

scan_url

Deep forensic URL analysis. Detects phishing, malware, and fraudulent redirects. Use this to verify specific links, login pages, or suspicious URLs. Provides forensic data including screenshots and network traffic analysis.

get_balance

Check remaining API credits and subscription plan status

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).

MCP Inspector Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridinsoft-mcp-inspector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gridinsoft/mcp-inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY": "YOUR_GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shohei Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kent-tokyo-shohei": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kent-tokyo-shohei"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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