What is the key difference between Shellward and Depguard?

Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Depguard belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Shellward or Depguard 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 Shellward and Depguard free or paid?

Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Depguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shellward lists 6 tools with 1 views and 129 GitHub stars. Depguard lists 6 tools with 1 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shellward and Depguard 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 Shellward or Depguard 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 Shellward and Depguard free to use, or do they require API keys?

Shellward is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Depguard 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 Shellward and Depguard at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both jnmetacode-shellward and mopanc-depguard 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, Shellward has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 129 GitHub stars. Depguard holds a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Shellward vs Depguard

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shellward and Depguard 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

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Depguard

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shellward if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Depguard 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 Shellward 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: 8-layer defense including prompt guard, input auditor, tool blocker, output scanner, Data loss prevention with full data return and outbound send blocking, PII detection for Chinese and international identifiers with low false positives.

Explore Shellward Details

Choose Depguard 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: Pre-install package guardian with allow/warn/block decisions, Static code analysis and vulnerability audit using npm and GitHub advisories, AI hallucination guard to detect typosquats and fake packages.

Explore Depguard Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Shellward jnMetaCode Security	Depguard mopanc Security
Summary	AI Agent Security Middleware & MCP Server with 8-layer defense including prompt injection detection, DLP data flow tracking, command blocking, and PII detection. 7 MCP tools, zero dependencies.	Pre-install guardian for npm packages with static code analysis, supply-chain attack detection, vulnerability audit (npm + GitHub Advisory Database), AI hallucination guard, and CycloneDX 1.6 SBOM generation with VEX. 28 MCP tools. Zero runtime dependencies — the SBOM serializer is implemented natively against the public CycloneDX schema.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal	45/100 (Fair)	55/100 (Good)
Transport Protocol	Local Subprocess (stdio)	Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth Requirement	No auth required	No auth required
Pricing Model	Free / Open Source	Free / Open Source
Required Env Vars	None required	None required
Compatible Clients	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signal	`npx · low`	`npx · high`
Engagement & Health	1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 129 stars	1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 15 stars
Verified / Official	Community Listing	Community Listing
Open full listing	View Shellward Listing	View Depguard Listing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shellward Tools (6)

8-layer defense including prompt guard, input auditor, tool blocker, output scanner

Data loss prevention with full data return and outbound send blocking

PII detection for Chinese and international identifiers with low false positives

Injection detection with 37 rules covering Chinese and English

MCP tool-poisoning and rug-pull detection

Zero dependencies and zero configuration required

Depguard Tools (6)

Pre-install package guardian with allow/warn/block decisions

Static code analysis and vulnerability audit using npm and GitHub advisories

AI hallucination guard to detect typosquats and fake packages

Remediation planner grouping vulnerabilities by dependency parents

CycloneDX 1.6 SBOM generation with VEX support

SARIF v2.1.0 output compatible with GitHub Code Scanning

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).

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jnmetacode-shellward"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Depguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mopanc-depguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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