What is the key difference between Opa Mcp Server and Scopeblind Gateway?

Opa Mcp Server 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 Opa Mcp Server 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 Opa Mcp Server and Scopeblind Gateway free or paid?

Opa Mcp Server 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?

Opa Mcp Server lists 52 tools with 1 views and 7 GitHub stars. Scopeblind Gateway lists 6 tools with 1 views and 9 GitHub stars.

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

Opa Mcp Server 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 Opa Mcp Server and Scopeblind Gateway at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both orygnscode-opa-mcp-server 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, Opa Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 7 GitHub stars. Scopeblind Gateway holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 9 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Opa Mcp Server vs Scopeblind Gateway

In-depth architectural comparison of the Opa Mcp Server 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

Opa Mcp Server

Security · Local stdio

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

Scopeblind Gateway

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Opa Mcp Server 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 Opa Mcp Server 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: OPA_BINARY, REGAL_BINARY, OPA_URL, OPA_MCP_ALLOWED_PATHS.
Primary tools included: rego_format, rego_check, rego_lint.

Explore Opa Mcp Server 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).
You have access to required keys: INTERNAL_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Per-tool policy enforcement (block, rate limit, min tier), Shadow mode logs all tool calls without blocking, Enforce mode applies policies to tool calls.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Opa Mcp Server OrygnsCode Security	Scopeblind Gateway tomjwxf Security
Summary	Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Rego policy toolkit. 32 tools spanning authoring (format, lint, check, deps), evaluation (eval, test, bench, coverage), and OPA REST control (policies, data, decisions, compile). Wraps the OPA CLI and the Regal linter, with AI-assisted helpers for explaining decisions, generating test skeletons, and suggesting fixes.	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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Opa Mcp Server Tools (52)

rego_format

Format Rego source. Wraps `opa fmt`. Idempotent.

rego_check

Type-check and validate Rego. Wraps `opa check`.

rego_lint

Run Regal across a file or directory. Returns findings grouped by category. **Requires `regal` on `PATH` or `REGAL_BINARY` set.

rego_parse_ast

Parse Rego to AST JSON. Wraps `opa parse`.

rego_inspect

Inspect a bundle or directory: packages, rules, annotations. Wraps `opa inspect`.

rego_capabilities

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).

Opa Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orygnscode-opa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "orygnscode-opa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPA_BINARY": "YOUR_OPA_BINARY_HERE",
        "REGAL_BINARY": "YOUR_REGAL_BINARY_HERE",
        "OPA_URL": "YOUR_OPA_URL_HERE",
        "OPA_MCP_ALLOWED_PATHS": "YOUR_OPA_MCP_ALLOWED_PATHS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Scopeblind Gateway Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tomjwxf-scopeblind-gateway"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INTERNAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_INTERNAL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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