What is the main functional difference between HackTricks MCP Server and HTMLvault?

HackTricks MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. HTMLvault belongs to Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick HackTricks MCP Server for developer tools work and HTMLvault for developer tools.

How do I install HackTricks MCP Server or HTMLvault in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

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. HTMLvault has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are HackTricks MCP Server and HTMLvault free to use, or do they require API keys?

HackTricks MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. HTMLvault 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.

Can I run both HackTricks MCP Server and HTMLvault at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add hacktricks-mcp-server and htmlvault-2 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, HackTricks MCP Server has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars. HTMLvault has 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.

HackTricks MCP Server vs HTMLvault

HackTricks MCP Server vs HTMLvault | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	HackTricks MCP Server	H HTMLvault
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal	52/100 · Good	37/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Not confirmed yet
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	—
Auth	Not declared	Not declared
Pricing	Not declared	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	10	—
Directory activity	2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	3	Not listed
Full listing	View HackTricks MCP Server	View HTMLvault

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.