What is the key difference between Mcp Bastion and Records Vault?

Mcp Bastion belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Records Vault belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcp Bastion or Records Vault 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 Mcp Bastion and Records Vault free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Bastion lists 0 tools with 0 views and 6 GitHub stars. Records Vault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-bastion and records-vault 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, Mcp Bastion has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 6 GitHub stars. Records Vault holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Bastion vs Records Vault

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Bastion and Records Vault 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

Mcp Bastion

Security · Local stdio

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

Records Vault

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Bastion if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Records Vault if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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

Choose Records Vault 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).

Explore Records Vault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Bastion Security	R Records Vault Security
Summary	Reliability + security proxy for MCP: runtime tool-security and a compliance-mapped audit trail.	Consent-scoped vault access and free verification of family-issued learning records.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Bastion Tools (0)

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

Records Vault 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).

Mcp Bastion Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Records Vault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "records-vault": {
      "url": "https://eformogi.com/docs/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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