What is the key difference between Depguard and Pentagonal?

Depguard belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Pentagonal belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Depguard or Pentagonal 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 Depguard and Pentagonal free or paid?

Depguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pentagonal operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Depguard lists 6 tools with 1 views and 15 GitHub stars. Pentagonal lists 7 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Depguard and Pentagonal 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 Depguard or Pentagonal 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 Depguard and Pentagonal free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mopanc-depguard and pentagonal-ai-pentagonal 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, Depguard has a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars. Pentagonal holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Depguard vs Pentagonal

In-depth architectural comparison of the Depguard and Pentagonal 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

Depguard

Security · Local stdio

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

Pentagonal

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Depguard if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Pentagonal 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 Depguard 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).
Primary tools included: Pre-install package verification and audit, Static code analysis and dead-dependency detection, Vulnerability audit using npm and GitHub Advisory databases.

Explore Depguard Details

Choose Pentagonal 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).
Primary tools included: pentagonal_lookup, pentagonal_audit, pentagonal_generate.

Explore Pentagonal Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Depguard mopanc Security	Pentagonal Pentagonal-ai Security
Summary	Pre-install guardian for npm packages with static code analysis, supply-chain attack detection, vulnerability audit (npm + GitHub Advisory Database), AI hallucination guard, and CycloneDX 1.6 SBOM generation with VEX. 28 MCP tools. Zero runtime dependencies — the SBOM serializer is implemented natively against the public CycloneDX schema.	AI-powered smart contract security forge with 8-agent adversarial pen test. Generate, audit, fix, and compile contracts across 8 chains (Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, BSC, Avalanche). Token intelligence with honeypot detection. x402 USDC payments for autonomous agents.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Depguard Tools (6)

Pre-install package verification and audit

Static code analysis and dead-dependency detection

Vulnerability audit using npm and GitHub Advisory databases

AI hallucination guard to detect typosquats and fake packages

CycloneDX 1.6 SBOM generation with VEX support

SARIF v2.1.0 output for GitHub Code Scanning integration

Pentagonal Tools (7)

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).

Depguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Pentagonal Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pentagonal-ai-pentagonal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pentagonal-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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