What is the key difference between Pkgxray and Platform?

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

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

Pkgxray 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?

Pkgxray lists 6 tools with 4 views and 11 GitHub stars. Platform lists 6 tools with 4 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pkgxray 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Pkgxray vs Platform

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pkgxray 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

Pkgxray

Security · Local stdio

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

Platform

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Pkgxray 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 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 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_API_KEY, SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: MCP governance proxy, Policy-based allow, deny, and approval decisions, Human review workflows.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pkgxray Security	Platform sidclawhq Security
Summary	Pre-install security scans for npm packages, MCP servers, and AI agents with cited verdict evidence.	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

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

Platform Tools (6)

MCP governance proxy

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidclawhq-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sidclaw-demo"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIDCLAW_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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