What is the key difference between Leakferret and Squirrelscan?

Leakferret belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Squirrelscan belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Leakferret or Squirrelscan 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 Leakferret and Squirrelscan free or paid?

Leakferret operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Squirrelscan operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Leakferret lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Squirrelscan lists 0 tools with 0 views and 87 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Leakferret and Squirrelscan 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

Leakferret vs Squirrelscan

In-depth architectural comparison of the Leakferret and Squirrelscan 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

Leakferret

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Squirrelscan

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Leakferret if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Squirrelscan 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 Leakferret 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).

Explore Leakferret Details

Choose Squirrelscan 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).

Explore Squirrelscan Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Leakferret Security	Squirrelscan Security
Summary	Context-aware secret scanner: lets an AI agent scan, verify, and rewrite secrets before committing.	Audit websites for SEO, performance, security, accessibility and agent experience issues.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Leakferret Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Squirrelscan Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Leakferret Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "leakferret": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@leakferret/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Squirrelscan Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "squirrelscan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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