What is the key difference between AI Runtime Guard and Platform?

AI Runtime Guard belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Platform belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AI Runtime Guard or Platform 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 Runtime Guard and Platform free or paid?

AI Runtime Guard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Platform operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AI Runtime Guard lists 6 tools with 1 views and 15 GitHub stars. Platform lists 6 tools with 2 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AI Runtime Guard and Platform 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 AI Runtime Guard or Platform 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 AI Runtime Guard and Platform free to use, or do they require API keys?

AI Runtime Guard is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Platform operates under a Free / Open Source model with API Key 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 AI Runtime Guard and Platform at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both jimmyracheta-ai-runtime-guard and sidclawhq-platform 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, AI Runtime Guard has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars. Platform holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 14 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AI Runtime Guard vs Platform

In-depth architectural comparison of the AI Runtime Guard and Platform 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 Runtime Guard

Security · Local stdio

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

Platform

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose AI Runtime Guard if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Platform 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 Runtime Guard 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).
You have access to required keys: AIRG_WORKSPACE, AIRG_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: Policy enforcement on every file and shell action, Destructive command blocking and backup-before-write, Human approval gating via local GUI or API.

Explore AI Runtime Guard Details

Choose Platform when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SIDCLAW_BASE_URL, SIDCLAW_API_KEY, NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AI Runtime Guard jimmyracheta Security	Platform sidclawhq Security
Summary	Runtime policy enforcement for AI agents - prevents accidental damage to your systems, unauthorized agent access and automates backup-before-write for any touched files.	Governance proxy for MCP servers. Wraps any upstream server with policy evaluation, human approval workflows, and hash-chain audit trails. 18+ framework integrations. Apache 2.0 SDK.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AI Runtime Guard Tools (6)

Policy enforcement on every file and shell action

Destructive command blocking and backup-before-write

Human approval gating via local GUI or API

Per-agent and workspace-scoped policy overlays

Configurable network allowlists and denylists

Activity logging and dashboard reporting

Platform Tools (6)

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 Runtime Guard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jimmyracheta-ai-runtime-guard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jimmyracheta-ai-runtime-guard"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AIRG_WORKSPACE": "YOUR_AIRG_WORKSPACE_HERE",
        "AIRG_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_AIRG_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidclawhq-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sidclawhq-platform"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIDCLAW_BASE_URL": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "SIDCLAW_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL": "YOUR_NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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