What is the key difference between Hares — MCP security scanner and AIShield Security Scanner?

Hares — MCP security scanner 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 Hares — MCP security scanner 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hares — MCP security scanner 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 Hares — MCP security scanner 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

Hares — MCP security scanner vs AIShield Security Scanner

Q: Are Hares — MCP security scanner and AIShield Security Scanner free or paid?

Hares — MCP security scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AIShield Security Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hares — MCP security scanner 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

Hares — MCP security scanner

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

AIShield Security Scanner

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Hares — MCP security scanner 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 Hares — MCP 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 Hares — MCP security scanner 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	Hares — MCP security scanner Security	AIShield Security Scanner Security
Summary	Multi-layer security scanner for MCP servers and agent skills (injection, exfiltration)	Scans MCP servers for tool poisoning, prompt injection and supply chain risks.
Category & Scope	Security	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hares — MCP security scanner 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).

Hares — MCP security scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hares-mcp-security-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alihashim313/hares"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AIShield Security Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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