What is the key difference between Pkgxray and Sparda?

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

How do I install Pkgxray or Sparda 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 Sparda free or paid?

Pkgxray operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sparda 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. Sparda lists 6 tools with 2 views and 8 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pkgxray and Sparda 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 Sparda

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pkgxray and Sparda 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: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Sparda

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Pkgxray if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Sparda 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 Sparda 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: Injects a reversible MCP router into supported applications, Compiles backend behavior into a Unified Behavior Graph, Gates runtime writes behind human confirmation.

Explore Sparda Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pkgxray Security	Sparda zyx77550 Security
Summary	Pre-install security scans for npm packages, MCP servers, and AI agents with cited verdict evidence.	Injects a live, reversible MCP server into a running Express / FastAPI / Next.js app — reads safe by default, writes gated behind human confirmation. The same engine also proves deploys and PRs (apocalypse / review).
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

Sparda Tools (6)

Injects a reversible MCP router into supported applications

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Sparda Configuration