What is the key difference between Horizon Shield and Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server?

Horizon Shield belongs to the Cryptography category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server belongs to the Cryptography category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Horizon Shield or Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Horizon Shield lists 14 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server lists 6 tools with 1 views and 9 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Horizon Shield and Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Horizon Shield vs Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server

Q: Are Horizon Shield and Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server free or paid?

Horizon Shield operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Horizon Shield and Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server 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

Cryptography · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server

Cryptography · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Horizon Shield if you need specialized Cryptography tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server if your workspace requires Cryptography 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 Cryptography domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE 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 Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cryptography domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Key management operations, User and connection management, CTE client management support.

Explore Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Horizon Shield ogasurfproject-jpg Cryptography	Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server sanyambassi Cryptography
Summary	Bitcoin-anchored, trustless public verification ledger (JIDEC) for AI-agent evidence: fetch the record bytes, recompute the SHA-256, and check the OpenTimestamps/Bitcoin timestamp — no trust in the issuer required.	MCP server for Thales CipherTrust Manager integration, enabling secure key management, cryptographic operations, and compliance monitoring through AI assistants.
Category & Scope

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

Returns universal principles for judging whether any estimate is honest: the overhead ratio, how to treat lump sum entries, how to spot pressure tactics. Language agnostic.

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-3": {
      "url": "https://mcp.horizonshield.dev/"
    }
  }
}

Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sanyambassi-ciphertrust-manager-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sanyambassi-ciphertrust-manager-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Horizon Shield is categorized under Cryptography and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server belongs to Cryptography using local stdio subprocess. Select Horizon Shield when you need capabilities focused on cryptography and Ciphertrust Manager MCP Server when you require tools for cryptography.

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