What is the key difference between Kastell and Ida Pro Mcp?

Kastell belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Ida Pro Mcp belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Kastell or Ida Pro 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 Kastell and Ida Pro Mcp free or paid?

Kastell operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ida Pro Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kastell lists 6 tools with 2 views and 56 GitHub stars. Ida Pro Mcp lists 6 tools with 3 views and 11,187 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kastell and Ida Pro 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.

How do I install Kastell or Ida Pro Mcp 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 Kastell and Ida Pro Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Kastell is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Ida Pro Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) 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 Kastell and Ida Pro Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both kastelldev-kastell and mrexodia-ida-pro-mcp 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, Kastell has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 56 GitHub stars. Ida Pro Mcp holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 11,187 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Kastell vs Ida Pro Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kastell and Ida Pro 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

Kastell

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Ida Pro Mcp

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kastell if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Ida Pro 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 Kastell 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: KASTELL_API_KEY, KASTELL_PROVIDER_TOKEN, KASTELL_SSH_KEY_PATH, KASTELL_CONFIG_PATH.
Primary tools included: 413 security checks in 29 categories, Automated safe fixes and 19-step production hardening, Compliance mapping to CIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA.

Explore Kastell Details

Choose Ida Pro Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: KIMI_CODE_HOME.
Primary tools included: Supports IDA Pro 8.3+ (excluding IDA Free), Automates decompilation and disassembly tasks, Generates detailed malware analysis reports.

Explore Ida Pro Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Kastell kastelldev Security	Ida Pro Mcp mrexodia Security
Summary	Server security auditing and hardening toolkit. 413 security checks across 29 categories (SSH, Firewall, Docker, TLS, HTTP Headers), CIS/PCI-DSS/HIPAA compliance mapping, 19-step production hardening, fleet management, and forensic evidence collection. Supports Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode. 13 MCP tools.	MCP server for IDA Pro, allowing you to perform binary analysis with AI assistants. This plugin implement decompilation, disassembly and allows you to generate malware analysis reports automatically.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal	48/100 (Fair)	51/100 (Fair)
Transport Protocol	Local Subprocess (stdio)	Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth Requirement	No auth required	No auth required
Pricing Model	Free / Open Source	BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)
Required Env Vars	`KASTELL_API_KEYKASTELL_PROVIDER_TOKENKASTELL_SSH_KEY_PATHKASTELL_CONFIG_PATH`	`KIMI_CODE_HOME`
Compatible Clients	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signal	`npx · low`	`npx · low`
Engagement & Health	2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 56 stars	3 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 11,187 stars
Verified / Official	Community Listing	Community Listing
Open full listing	View Kastell Listing	View Ida Pro Mcp Listing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kastell Tools (6)

413 security checks in 29 categories

Automated safe fixes and 19-step production hardening

Compliance mapping to CIS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA

Fleet management with multi-server support

Built-in MCP server with 17 AI tools

Support for Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode

Ida Pro Mcp Tools (6)

Supports IDA Pro 8.3+ (excluding IDA Free)

Automates decompilation and disassembly tasks

Generates detailed malware analysis reports

Enables variable/function renaming and type corrections

Compatible with multiple MCP clients

Includes prompt engineering guidance for accurate AI analysis

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).

Kastell Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kastelldev-kastell": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kastelldev-kastell"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KASTELL_API_KEY": "YOUR_KASTELL_API_KEY_HERE",
        "KASTELL_PROVIDER_TOKEN": "YOUR_KASTELL_PROVIDER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "KASTELL_SSH_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_KASTELL_SSH_KEY_PATH_HERE",
        "KASTELL_CONFIG_PATH": "YOUR_KASTELL_CONFIG_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Ida Pro Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrexodia-ida-pro-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mrexodia-ida-pro-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KIMI_CODE_HOME": "YOUR_KIMI_CODE_HOME_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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