What is the key difference between PageLens AI and Shellward?

PageLens AI belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install PageLens AI or Shellward 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 PageLens AI and Shellward free or paid?

PageLens AI operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0). Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

PageLens AI lists 4 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both PageLens AI and Shellward 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

PageLens AI vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the PageLens AI and Shellward 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

PageLens AI

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose PageLens AI if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Shellward 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 PageLens AI when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: whoami, list_domains, list_scans.

Explore PageLens AI Details

Choose Shellward 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: SHELLWARD_MODE, SHELLWARD_LOCALE, SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD, SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH.
Primary tools included: Stdio MCP server with local execution, Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text, PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	PageLens AI Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	AI website audit: security, SEO, performance, UX and accessibility checks with actionable fixes.	AI Agent Security Middleware & MCP Server with 8-layer defense including prompt injection detection, DLP data flow tracking, command blocking, and PII detection. 7 MCP tools, zero dependencies.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

PageLens AI Tools (4)

whoami

Confirm which PageLens account this MCP session is operating on, plus granted OAuth scopes.

list_domains

List the domains you've verified ownership of, along with badge tier and the scan currently anchored to the public badge.

list_scans

List your most recent PageLens scans. Filter by status, domain, or date. Returns a slim summary per scan (id, URL, score, grade, severity counts, and `launchVerdict`). Scans may include `launchContext` with `builderPlatform` and `launchMoment` so agents can frame fixes for the owner's workflow with…

get_scan

Read the full summary for a single scan: score, grade, owner-first `launchVerdict`, severity counts, launch context, executive summary, top-5 highest-priority findings, and per-persona reviews. For QA Audit scans, `get_scan` also returns a `qaAudit` block containing the product-flow synthesis, jour…

Shellward Tools (6)

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).

PageLens AI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pagelens-ai": {
      "url": "https://www.pagelensai.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shellward"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELLWARD_MODE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_MODE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_LOCALE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_LOCALE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

PageLens AI is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shellward belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select PageLens AI when you need capabilities focused on security and Shellward when you require tools for security.

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