What is the key difference between PackageGuard and Foundrynet Search?

PackageGuard belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Foundrynet Search belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install PackageGuard or Foundrynet Search 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 PackageGuard and Foundrynet Search free or paid?

PackageGuard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Foundrynet Search operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

PackageGuard lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Foundrynet Search lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both PackageGuard and Foundrynet Search 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 PackageGuard or Foundrynet Search 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 PackageGuard and Foundrynet Search free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both packageguard and foundrynet-search 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, PackageGuard has a Quality Score of 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Foundrynet Search holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

PackageGuard vs Foundrynet Search

In-depth architectural comparison of the PackageGuard and Foundrynet Search 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

PackageGuard

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Foundrynet Search

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose PackageGuard if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Foundrynet Search if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose PackageGuard when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore PackageGuard Details

Choose Foundrynet Search when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Foundrynet Search Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P PackageGuard Finance & Fintech	F Foundrynet Search Finance & Fintech
Summary	x402-gated safety checker for npm/PyPI packages before you npm install / pip install.	x402-gated web search gateway. Tools: search, search_enriched.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

PackageGuard Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Foundrynet Search Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

PackageGuard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "packageguard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "packageguard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Foundrynet Search Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foundrynet-search": {
      "url": "https://foundrynet.io?utm_source=github&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=foundrynet-search"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

PackageGuard is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Foundrynet Search belongs to Finance & Fintech using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select PackageGuard when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Foundrynet Search when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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