What is the key difference between Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust Scanner?

Hypertool Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while ToolTrust Scanner belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hypertool Mcp or ToolTrust 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 Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust Scanner free or paid?

Hypertool Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ToolTrust Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hypertool Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 156 GitHub stars. ToolTrust Scanner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust 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.

How do I install Hypertool Mcp or ToolTrust Scanner in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust Scanner free to use, or do they require API keys?

Hypertool Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ToolTrust Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust Scanner at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both hypertool-mcp and tooltrust-scanner as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Hypertool Mcp has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 156 GitHub stars. ToolTrust Scanner holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hypertool Mcp vs ToolTrust Scanner

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hypertool Mcp and ToolTrust 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

Hypertool Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

ToolTrust Scanner

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hypertool Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose ToolTrust Scanner if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hypertool Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Hypertool Mcp Details

Choose ToolTrust Scanner when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ToolTrust Scanner Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H Hypertool Mcp Developer Tools	T ToolTrust Scanner Developer Tools
Summary	Dynamically expose tools from proxied servers based on an Agent Persona	Scans MCP servers for prompt injection, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hypertool Mcp Tools (0)

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

ToolTrust 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).

Hypertool Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hypertool-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolprint/hypertool-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ToolTrust Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tooltrust-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tooltrust-scanner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hypertool Mcp is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ToolTrust Scanner belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Hypertool Mcp when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and ToolTrust Scanner when you require tools for developer tools.

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