What is the key difference between Mcp Audit and Platform?

Mcp Audit belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Platform belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Audit or Platform 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 Mcp Audit and Platform free or paid?

Mcp Audit operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Platform operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Audit lists 6 tools with 2 views and 7 GitHub stars. Platform lists 6 tools with 2 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp Audit and Platform 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 Mcp Audit or Platform 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 Mcp Audit and Platform free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp Audit is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Platform operates under a Free / Open Source 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 Mcp Audit and Platform at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both p4st4s-mcp-audit and sidclawhq-platform 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, Mcp Audit has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 7 GitHub stars. Platform holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 14 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Audit vs Platform

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Audit and Platform 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

Mcp Audit

Security · Local stdio

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

Platform

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Audit if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Platform 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 Mcp Audit 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: AUDIT_SECRET.
Primary tools included: Transparent proxy for MCP JSON-RPC traffic, Signed audit trails with JSONL or SQLite logs, Redaction of sensitive payload fields.

Explore Mcp Audit Details

Choose Platform when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SIDCLAW_BASE_URL, SIDCLAW_API_KEY, NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL.
Primary tools included: Policy evaluation of every agent action, Human-in-the-loop approval workflow for risky operations, Hash-chained audit trails for tamper-evident logging.

Explore Platform Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Audit P4ST4S Security	Platform sidclawhq Security
Summary	Transparent Go proxy that intercepts, signs, rate-limits, redacts, and audits all MCP JSON-RPC tool calls without modifying client or server.	Governance proxy for MCP servers. Wraps any upstream server with policy evaluation, human approval workflows, and hash-chain audit trails. 18+ framework integrations. Apache 2.0 SDK.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal	47/100 (Fair)	45/100 (Fair)
Transport Protocol	Local Subprocess (stdio)	Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth Requirement	No auth required	API Key required
Pricing Model	Free / Open Source	Free / Open Source
Required Env Vars	`AUDIT_SECRET`	`SIDCLAW_BASE_URLSIDCLAW_API_KEYNEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL`
Compatible Clients	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code	Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signal	`npx · low`	`npx · low`
Engagement & Health	2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 7 stars	2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 14 stars
Verified / Official	Community Listing	Community Listing
Open full listing	View Mcp Audit Listing	View Platform Listing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Audit Tools (6)

Transparent proxy for MCP JSON-RPC traffic

Signed audit trails with JSONL or SQLite logs

Redaction of sensitive payload fields

Allow/deny policy enforcement per tool

Per-tool rate limiting

Local read-only dashboard and Prometheus metrics

Platform Tools (6)

Policy evaluation of every agent action

Human-in-the-loop approval workflow for risky operations

Hash-chained audit trails for tamper-evident logging

Integrations with 18+ AI frameworks including MCP, LangChain, Claude SDK

Pre-built local demo dashboard with scenarios for testing

Open source SDKs available on npm and PyPI

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).

Mcp Audit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "p4st4s-mcp-audit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "p4st4s-mcp-audit"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AUDIT_SECRET": "YOUR_AUDIT_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidclawhq-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sidclawhq-platform"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIDCLAW_BASE_URL": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "SIDCLAW_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL": "YOUR_NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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