What is the key difference between Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion?

Looking Glass Mcp belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Bastion belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Looking Glass Mcp or Mcp Bastion 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 Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion free or paid?

Looking Glass Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Bastion operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Looking Glass Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Bastion lists 0 tools with 0 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion 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 Looking Glass Mcp or Mcp Bastion 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 Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion free to use, or do they require API keys?

Looking Glass Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Bastion operates under a Free / Open Source 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 Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both looking-glass-mcp and mcp-bastion 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, Looking Glass Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Bastion holds a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 6 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Looking Glass Mcp vs Mcp Bastion

In-depth architectural comparison of the Looking Glass Mcp and Mcp Bastion 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

Looking Glass Mcp

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Bastion

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Looking Glass Mcp if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Bastion 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 Looking Glass Mcp 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 Looking Glass Mcp Details

Choose Mcp Bastion 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 Mcp Bastion Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Looking Glass Mcp Security	M Mcp Bastion Security
Summary	AI-native browser for agents. 72 tools with self-healing, semantic extraction, vault.	Reliability + security proxy for MCP: runtime tool-security and a compliance-mapped audit trail.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Looking Glass Mcp Tools (0)

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

Mcp Bastion 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).

Looking Glass Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "looking-glass-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "looking-glass-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Bastion Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-bastion": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bastion",
        "--config",
        "bastion.config.json"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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