What is the key difference between AI Distiller MCP and Shieldapi MCP?

AI Distiller MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Shieldapi MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AI Distiller MCP or Shieldapi MCP 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 AI Distiller MCP and Shieldapi MCP free or paid?

AI Distiller MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shieldapi MCP operates under a Freemium model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AI Distiller MCP lists 16 tools with 4 views and 168 GitHub stars. Shieldapi MCP lists 10 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Distiller MCP and Shieldapi MCP 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

AI Distiller MCP vs Shieldapi MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Distiller MCP and Shieldapi MCP 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

AI Distiller MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Shieldapi MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Distiller MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shieldapi MCP 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 AI Distiller MCP 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: distill_file, distill_directory, distill_with_dependencies.

Explore AI Distiller MCP Details

Choose Shieldapi MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: SHIELDAPI_URL, SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: check_url, check_password, check_password_range.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Distiller MCP janreges Security	Shieldapi MCP alberthild Security
Summary	Extracts essential code structure from large codebases into AI-digestible format, helping AI agents write code that correctly uses existing APIs on the first attempt.	Security intelligence for AI agents: password breach checks (900M+ HIBP hashes), email/domain/IP/URL reputation, prompt injection detection (200+ patterns), and skill supply chain scanning. Pay-per-request via x402 USDC micropayments or free demo mode, no API key needed.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AI Distiller MCP Tools (16)

distill_file

Extracts essential code structure from a single file - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Returns clean, structured code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Essential for providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Automatically detects language and extracts API signatures, types, and structure while removing unnecessary implementation details.

distill_directory

Extracts essential code structure from entire directories - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Processes all supported programming languages and returns structured API/code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Perfect for understanding codebases, API discovery, and providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Supports filtering by visibility levels, file patterns, and content types.

distill_with_dependencies

Analyzes call dependencies and returns distilled code of only relevant methods/classes up to specified depth. This advanced feature traces function/method calls across files and includes only the code that is actually called from the target file, creating focused distillations for deep code analysis. USAGE: Perfect for understanding code execution flows, impact analysis, and creating focused context for AI assistants. Particularly useful for large codebases where you need to understand how specific functionality works across multiple files.

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).

AI Distiller MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janreges-ai-distiller-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@janreges/ai-distiller-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shieldapi MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alberthild-shieldapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shieldapi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHIELDAPI_URL": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_URL_HERE",
        "SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_SHIELDAPI_WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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