What is the key difference between Mess and Agent Sec?

Mess belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Agent Sec belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mess or Agent Sec 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 Mess and Agent Sec free or paid?

Mess operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agent Sec operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mess lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agent Sec lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mess and Agent Sec 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 Mess or Agent Sec 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 Mess and Agent Sec free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mess and agent-sec 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, Mess has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Agent Sec holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mess vs Agent Sec

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mess and Agent Sec 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

Mess

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Agent Sec

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mess if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Agent Sec if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mess 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 Mess Details

Choose Agent Sec 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 Agent Sec Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mess Security	A Agent Sec Security
Summary	Inventory of your service accounts, kept current by your coding agents. Metadata only, no secrets.	Zero-install security baseline for AI coding agents — OWASP/CWE-cited rules over MCP.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mess Tools (0)

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

Agent Sec 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).

Mess Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mess": {
      "url": "https://mess.fyi/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Agent Sec Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-sec": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/Add%20to-Cursor-000?logo=cursor)](cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=agentsec&config=eyJ1cmwiOiAiaHR0cHM6Ly9hZ2VudHNlYy5rZXJub3JhLmFpL21jcCIsICJ0eXBlIjogImh0dHAifQ=="
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mess is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Agent Sec belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mess when you need capabilities focused on security and Agent Sec when you require tools for security.

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