Marchward MCP vs AgentValet

A side-by-side look at the Marchward MCP and AgentValet MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Marchward MCP logoMarchward MCPSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Runtime authority for AI agents: credential mediation, spend cap, approval gates, audit log.37FairAuth: not declaredAgentValet logoAgentValetSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Identity and credential governance broker for MCP servers. Issues scoped, short-lived credentials per agent to stop credential inheritance. Audit log, human approval gates, AIMS-aligned.56GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Marchward MCP for security work as a local process; choose AgentValet for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Marchward MCP logoChoose Marchward MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
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AgentValet logoChoose AgentValet when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: AGENT_ID, OWNER_ID, PROXY_URL, AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecMarchward MCP logoMarchward MCPAgentValet logoAgentValet
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal37/100 · Fair56/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredFreemium
Required env varsNone listedAGENT_IDOWNER_IDPROXY_URLAGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars12
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Marchward MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

AgentValet tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

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.

Marchward MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@marchward/proxy",
        "marchward-proxy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AgentValet

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentvalet-agentvalet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agentvalet/register"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGENT_ID": "YOUR_AGENT_ID_HERE",
        "OWNER_ID": "YOUR_OWNER_ID_HERE",
        "PROXY_URL": "YOUR_PROXY_URL_HERE",
        "AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_AGENT_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Marchward MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. AgentValet belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Marchward MCP for security work and AgentValet for security.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Marchward MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. AgentValet is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-server-2 and agentvalet-agentvalet as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Marchward MCP has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. AgentValet has 56/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars.