What is the key difference between Agent Bom and Vet?

Agent Bom belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Vet belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Bom or Vet 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 Agent Bom and Vet free or paid?

Agent Bom operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Vet operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Bom lists 6 tools with 1 views and 29 GitHub stars. Vet lists 6 tools with 3 views and 1,096 GitHub stars.

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

Agent Bom is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Vet operates under a Freemium model with API Key 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 Agent Bom and Vet at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both msaad00-agent-bom and safedep-vet 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, Agent Bom has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 29 GitHub stars. Vet holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 1,096 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agent Bom vs Vet

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Bom and Vet 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

Agent Bom

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Vet

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Bom if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Vet 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 Agent Bom 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).
You have access to required keys: AGENT_BOM_API_KEY, AGENT_BOM_DB_URL, AGENT_BOM_CLOUD_CREDENTIALS.
Primary tools included: Auto-discovers 20 MCP clients and supports 15 package ecosystems, Detects CVEs using OSV, NVD, EPSS, and CISA KEV databases, Maps blast radius from vulnerabilities to exposed credentials and tools.

Explore Agent Bom Details

Choose Vet when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: SAFEDEP_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Agent Bom msaad00 Security	Vet safedep Security
Summary	AI supply chain security scanner with 18 MCP tools. Auto-discovers 20 MCP clients, scans dependencies for CVEs (OSV/NVD/EPSS/CISA KEV), maps blast radius from vulnerabilities to exposed credentials and tools, runs CIS benchmarks, generates CycloneDX/SPDX SBOMs, and enforces compliance across OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act.	vet-mcp checks open source packages—like those suggested by AI coding tools—for vulnerabilities and malicious code. It supports npm and PyPI, and runs locally via Docker or as a standalone binary for fast, automated vetting.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Bom Tools (6)

Auto-discovers 20 MCP clients and supports 15 package ecosystems

Detects CVEs using OSV, NVD, EPSS, and CISA KEV databases

Maps blast radius from vulnerabilities to exposed credentials and tools

Runs CIS benchmarks and compliance checks across 16 compliance surfaces

Generates CycloneDX and SPDX SBOM formats

Provides a unified graph model correlating static and runtime evidence

Vet Tools (6)

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).

Agent Bom Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "msaad00-agent-bom": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "msaad00-agent-bom"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGENT_BOM_API_KEY": "YOUR_AGENT_BOM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "AGENT_BOM_DB_URL": "YOUR_AGENT_BOM_DB_URL_HERE",
        "AGENT_BOM_CLOUD_CREDENTIALS": "YOUR_AGENT_BOM_CLOUD_CREDENTIALS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Vet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "safedep-vet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "safedep-vet"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SAFEDEP_API_KEY": "YOUR_SAFEDEP_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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