Lanternkb vs Skylos
A side-by-side look at the Lanternkb and Skylos MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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LanternkbSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Private, local search over your own files, by meaning and keywords, with secrets redacted.41FairAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Lanternkb for security work as a local process; choose Skylos for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
LChoose Lanternkb when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Choose Skylos when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | L Lanternkb | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 41/100 · Fair | 60/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing |
Tools & capabilities
Lanternkb tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Skylos tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Lanternkb
{
"mcpServers": {
"lanternkb": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"lanternkb"
]
}
}
}
Skylos
{
"mcpServers": {
"duriantaco-skylos": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"skylos"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Lanternkb is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Skylos belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Lanternkb for security work and Skylos for security.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Lanternkb is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Skylos is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add lanternkb and duriantaco-skylos as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Lanternkb has a quality signal of 41/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Skylos has 60/100 (Good) with 7 views, 0 installs and 846 GitHub stars.