What is the key difference between Kakunin MCP and Shellward?

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

How do I install Kakunin MCP or Shellward 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 Kakunin MCP and Shellward free or paid?

Kakunin MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kakunin MCP lists 3 tools with 4 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kakunin MCP and Shellward 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

Kakunin MCP vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kakunin MCP and Shellward 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

Kakunin MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kakunin MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Shellward 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 Kakunin MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: KAKUNIN_API_KEY, KAKUNIN_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: verify_agent_scope, check_risk_score, audit_log_append.

Explore Kakunin MCP Details

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).
You have access to required keys: SHELLWARD_MODE, SHELLWARD_LOCALE, SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD, SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Kakunin MCP kakunin-ai Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Compliance and identity for AI agents — verify an agent's certificate scope, read its behavioral risk score, and append to an immutable audit trail. X.509 identity issued via AWS KMS; MiCA / EU AI Act aligned. npx -y @kakunin/mcp	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.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kakunin MCP Tools (3)

verify_agent_scope

Check whether this agent is authorised to perform an action before executing it. Verifies the active X.509 certificate, permitted_actions scope, financial limits, and revocation status.

check_risk_score

Retrieve the agent's rolling 30-day risk score, band (`low`/`medium`/`high`), drift trend, and actionable guidance. No input required.

audit_log_append

Append a behavioral event to the agent's immutable audit log. Returns risk score + transaction ID. Events scoring ≥ 0.85 auto-trigger a certificate revocation check.

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text

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).

Kakunin MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kakunin-ai-kakunin-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kakunin/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KAKUNIN_API_KEY": "YOUR_KAKUNIN_API_KEY_HERE",
        "KAKUNIN_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_KAKUNIN_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shellward"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELLWARD_MODE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_MODE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_LOCALE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_LOCALE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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