What is the key difference between Pkgxray and Shellward?

Pkgxray belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Pkgxray 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 Pkgxray and Shellward free or paid?

Pkgxray operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Pkgxray lists 6 tools with 4 views and 11 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pkgxray 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

Pkgxray vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pkgxray 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

Pkgxray

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Pkgxray if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. 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 Pkgxray 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).
Primary tools included: Static quarantined package analysis, SAFE, REVIEW, and BLOCK verdicts, Cited file-level evidence.

Explore Pkgxray 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	Pkgxray Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	Pre-install security scans for npm packages, MCP servers, and AI agents with cited verdict evidence.	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

Pkgxray Tools (6)

Static quarantined package analysis

SAFE, REVIEW, and BLOCK verdicts

Cited file-level evidence

npm and PyPI dependency auditing

MCP server pre-connection checks

Stable CI exit codes

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

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).

Pkgxray Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pkgxray": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "--yes",
        "pkgxray@1.0.5"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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