What is the key difference between Mcp Scan and SpineFrame?

Mcp Scan belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while SpineFrame belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Scan or SpineFrame 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 Scan and SpineFrame free or paid?

Mcp Scan operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). SpineFrame operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Scan lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. SpineFrame lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-scan and spineframe 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 Scan has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. SpineFrame 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 Scan vs SpineFrame

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Scan and SpineFrame 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 Scan

Security · Local stdio

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

SpineFrame

Security · Local stdio

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

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

Choose SpineFrame 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 SpineFrame Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Scan Security	S SpineFrame Security
Summary	Passive security scanner: audits MCP servers against the OWASP MCP Top 10, graded A-F.	Governance runtime for AI agents with signed provenance, compliance audits, and OSINT.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Scan Tools (0)

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

SpineFrame 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 Scan Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "owasp-mcp-scan"
      ]
    }
  }
}

SpineFrame Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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