What is the key difference between MCP Shield and Agent Security Scanner MCP?

MCP Shield belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Agent Security Scanner MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Shield or Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Shield and Agent Security Scanner MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Shield lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agent Security Scanner MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 121 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Shield and Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Shield vs Agent Security Scanner MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Shield and Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Shield

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Agent Security Scanner MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Shield if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Shield 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 Shield Details

Choose Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Agent Security Scanner MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Shield Security	A Agent Security Scanner MCP Security
Summary	Security scanner for MCP servers. SSRF, path traversal, injection, auth, secrets. Grade A-F.	Security layer for AI agents: blocks prompt injection, detects fake packages, scans vulnerabilities.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Shield Tools (0)

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

Agent Security Scanner MCP 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 Shield Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shield-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-shield-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agent Security Scanner MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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