What is the key difference between Mcp Bastion and Safeinstall?

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

How do I install Mcp Bastion or Safeinstall 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 Safeinstall free or paid?

Mcp Bastion operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Safeinstall 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. Safeinstall lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-bastion and safeinstall 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. Safeinstall holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Bastion vs Safeinstall

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Bastion and Safeinstall 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

Safeinstall

Security · Local stdio

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Bastion Security	S Safeinstall Security
Summary	Reliability + security proxy for MCP: runtime tool-security and a compliance-mapped audit trail.	Local-first supply-chain security gate for npm/pnpm/bun: typosquat, release age, provenance checks
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.

Safeinstall 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Safeinstall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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