A side-by-side look at the Symbiotic MCP Server and Finish Kit MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Symbiotic MCP Server for security work; choose Finish Kit MCP for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
SYMBIOTIC_API_TOKEN, SERVER_PORT.code_scan_files, infra_scan_files, security_scan_files.scan_repo, get_scan_status, get_findings.Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 40/100 · Fair | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | Not declared |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Not declared |
| Required env vars | SYMBIOTIC_API_TOKENSERVER_PORT | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 4 | 9 |
| Full listing | View Symbiotic MCP Server | View Finish Kit MCP |
code_scan_filesinfra_scan_filessecurity_scan_filesget_supported_languagesscan_repoCheck if your app is ready to ship. Triggers a production readiness scan on a GitHub repository, analyzing security, deployment, stability, tests, and UI completeness. Returns a prioritized finish plan with all findings. Use when a user asks 'is my app ready?', 'what do I need before launch?', or 'check production readiness'. Typically takes 2-8 minutes.get_scan_statusCheck progress of a production readiness scan. Returns current phase and progress percentage.get_findingsGet the production readiness report with prioritized findings blocking launch. Filter by category (blockers, security, deploy, stability, tests, ui) or minimum severity (critical, high, medium, low).get_patchesGet auto-generated code patches that fix production readiness issues. Each patch includes a unified diff you can apply directly.list_projectsList all repositories connected to FinishKit for production readiness scanning.create_projectGet instructions to connect a new GitHub repository to FinishKit for production readiness scanning.request_intelligence_packRequest a production readiness analysis pack tailored to your technology stack. Returns framework-specific rules, security advisories, and analysis prompts for local scanning.sync_findingsSync production readiness findings from a local analysis back to the FinishKit dashboard. Creates a run record and inserts findings with deduplication.finishkit_setupSet up FinishKit or check connection status. Creates a setup link if not connected. Use when any tool reports FinishKit is not connected, or when users ask "what is FinishKit?"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.
No confirmed install command for Symbiotic MCP Server yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-195": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@finishkit/mcp"
]
}
}
}