What is the key difference between Horizon Shield and Agent?

Horizon Shield belongs to the Real Estate category with local stdio execution, while Agent belongs to the Aggregators category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Horizon Shield or Agent 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 Horizon Shield and Agent free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Horizon Shield lists 14 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. Agent lists 5 tools with 7 views and 483 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ogasurfproject-jpg-horizon-shield-2 and 1mcp-agent 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, Horizon Shield has a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Agent holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 7 views, 1 installs, and 483 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Horizon Shield vs Agent

In-depth architectural comparison of the Horizon Shield and Agent 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

Horizon Shield

Real Estate · Local stdio

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

Agent

Aggregators · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Horizon Shield if you need specialized Real Estate tools running via a local process. Choose Agent if your workspace requires Aggregators integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Horizon Shield when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Real Estate domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_price_range, audit_estimate, verify_fair_price.

Explore Horizon Shield Details

Choose Agent when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Aggregators domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Aggregates multiple MCP servers into one runtime, CLI mode with instructions, inspect, and run commands, Supports static and template MCP servers.

Explore Agent Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Horizon Shield ogasurfproject-jpg Real Estate	Agent 1mcp Aggregators
Summary	Audit Japanese construction and renovation estimates for overcharge: fair price ranges by work type, sales tactic red flags, and signed recomputable verdicts (KIRA). Includes an agent intake desk and a directory of independently audited contractors. Remote server, no API key required.	A unified Model Context Protocol server implementation that aggregates multiple MCP servers into one.
Category & Scope	Real Estate

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Horizon Shield Tools (14)

get_price_range

Returns the fair price range (min, avg, max), the overcharge danger threshold, unit, price trend, and field notes for a Japanese construction or renovation job.

audit_estimate

Given a work name and a quoted price in JPY, judges it as fair, a bit high, or overcharge-risk, and returns the gap from the average.

verify_fair_price

Returns a fair price as a tamper-evident record with a SHA-256 hash, under the PTKA (Pre-Transaction Knowledge Anchoring) model: a third party records the fair price before the contractor quote.

check_red_flags

Checks whether wording in an estimate or sales pitch matches known overcharge or high-pressure tactics (lump-sum, today-only discount, free inspection, door-to-door). Language-agnostic.

get_estimate_reading_guide

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).

Horizon Shield Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ogasurfproject-jpg-horizon-shield-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.horizonshield.dev/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agent Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1mcp-agent": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@upstash/context7-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Horizon Shield is categorized under Real Estate and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Agent belongs to Aggregators using local stdio subprocess. Select Horizon Shield when you need capabilities focused on real estate and Agent when you require tools for aggregators.

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