What is the key difference between Depguard and Scopeblind Gateway?

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

How do I install Depguard or Scopeblind Gateway 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 Scopeblind Gateway free or paid?

Depguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Scopeblind Gateway 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. Scopeblind Gateway lists 6 tools with 1 views and 9 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mopanc-depguard and tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway 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. Scopeblind Gateway holds a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 9 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Depguard vs Scopeblind Gateway

In-depth architectural comparison of the Depguard and Scopeblind Gateway 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

Scopeblind Gateway

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Depguard if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Scopeblind Gateway 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 Scopeblind Gateway 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: Shadow mode logging of all tools/call requests, Enforce mode with per-tool block, rate-limit, and min-tier rules, Optional Ed25519-signed receipts for tool call audit trails.

Explore Scopeblind Gateway Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Depguard mopanc Security	Scopeblind Gateway tomjwxf 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.	Security gateway that wraps any MCP server with per-tool policies, approval gates, and optional Ed25519-signed receipts. Shadow mode logs every tool call; enforce mode blocks, rate-limits, or requires approval.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal	51/100 (Good)	52/100 (Good)
Transport Protocol	Local Subprocess (stdio)	Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth Requirement	No auth required	No auth required
Pricing Model	Free / Open Source	Free / Open Source
Required Env Vars	None required	None required
Compatible Clients	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signal	`npx · low`	`npx · high`
Engagement & Health	1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 15 stars	1 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 9 stars
Verified / Official	Community Listing	Community Listing
Open full listing	View Depguard Listing	View Scopeblind Gateway Listing

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

Scopeblind Gateway Tools (6)

Shadow mode logging of all tools/call requests

Enforce mode with per-tool block, rate-limit, and min-tier rules

Optional Ed25519-signed receipts for tool call audit trails

Structured decision logs emitted to stderr

Local key generation and policy configuration

Offline verification tooling for signed audit bundles

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scopeblind Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scopeblind/passport"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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