What is the key difference between Korg Ledger and Shellward?

Korg Ledger belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Korg Ledger 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 Korg Ledger and Shellward free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Korg Ledger lists 3 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Korg Ledger 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

Korg Ledger vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Korg Ledger 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

Korg Ledger

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Korg Ledger if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. 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 Korg Ledger when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: AskUserQuestion, Recall, Retrieve.

Explore Korg Ledger 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: Stdio MCP server with local execution, Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text, PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Korg Ledger Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Verifiable cognition: prove a session ledger is tamper-evident; audit & import any agent's logs.	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	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Korg Ledger Tools (3)

AskUserQuestion

Ask a clarifying question with optional multiple-choice.

Recall

Pull relevant facts from cross-session memory (drift-checked).

Retrieve

Pull the exact bytes of a large tool result that was sealed to a content-ref.

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text

PII, credential, and sensitive-data 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).

Korg Ledger Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "korg-ledger": {
      "url": "https://api.openai.com/v1"
    }
  }
}

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

Korg Ledger is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shellward belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Korg Ledger when you need capabilities focused on security and Shellward when you require tools for security.

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