What is the key difference between MCP Fortress and ScanLabsAI Security Scanner?

MCP Fortress belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while ScanLabsAI Security Scanner belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Fortress or ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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 Fortress and ScanLabsAI Security Scanner free or paid?

MCP Fortress operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ScanLabsAI Security Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Fortress lists 0 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars. ScanLabsAI Security Scanner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Fortress and ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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

MCP Fortress vs ScanLabsAI Security Scanner

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Fortress and ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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 Fortress

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

ScanLabsAI Security Scanner

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Fortress if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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 Fortress 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 MCP Fortress Details

Choose ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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 ScanLabsAI Security Scanner Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Fortress Security	S ScanLabsAI Security Scanner Security
Summary	Security scanner for MCP servers with vulnerability detection and prompt injection analysis.	Scan a website for vulnerabilities: OWASP Top 10, CVEs, SSL, headers - with plain-English fixes
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Fortress Tools (0)

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

ScanLabsAI Security Scanner 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 Fortress Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-fortress": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@mcp-fortress/mcp-fortress-server/mcp?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY&profile=YOUR_PROFILE"
    }
  }
}

ScanLabsAI Security Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scanlabsai-security-scanner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scanlabsai-security-scanner"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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