What is the key difference between Misp MCP Server and Contrastapi?

Misp MCP Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Contrastapi belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Misp MCP Server or Contrastapi 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 Misp MCP Server and Contrastapi free or paid?

Misp MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Contrastapi operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Misp MCP Server lists 8 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Contrastapi lists 6 tools with 2 views and 33 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Misp MCP Server and Contrastapi 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

Misp MCP Server vs Contrastapi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Misp MCP Server and Contrastapi 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

Misp MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

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

Contrastapi

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Misp MCP Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Contrastapi 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 Misp MCP Server 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: MISP_URL, MISP_API_KEY, MISP_INSECURE_TLS, PROMPT_DEFENSE_DISABLED.
Primary tools included: misp_version, misp_list_events, misp_get_event.

Explore Misp MCP Server Details

Choose Contrastapi 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: 55 MCP security tools and 7 resources covering vulnerabilities, threat intel, and OSINT, Authoritative data sources including NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, MITRE ATLAS & D3FEND, Typed Python and Node SDKs with full API coverage and typed exceptions.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Misp MCP Server ppcvote Security	Contrastapi UPinar Security
Summary	MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) MCP server with built-in prompt injection defense via prompt-defense-audit. 8 read-only threat-intel tools (events, attributes, search, tags, feeds, galaxies). Scans every MISP response for adversarial seeding before returning to LLM. Tracks MISP/MISP10745. MIT.	Security intelligence API with 31 MCP tools for CVE/EPSS/KEV lookup, domain recon (DNS/WHOIS/SSL/subdomains/CT logs), IOC/threat intel, OSINT (email/phone/username), and code security scanning (secrets, injection). Free 100 req/hr.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Misp MCP Server Tools (8)

misp_version

Health check + server version

misp_list_events

Paginated event headers

misp_get_event

Full event with attributes (scanned for injection)

misp_search_events

Search by tag / type / value / date range

misp_search_attributes

Direct IOC lookup

misp_list_tags

All configured tags (TLP, taxonomy, etc.)

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).

Misp MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ppcvote-misp-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ultralab/misp-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MISP_URL": "YOUR_MISP_URL_HERE",
        "MISP_API_KEY": "YOUR_MISP_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MISP_INSECURE_TLS": "YOUR_MISP_INSECURE_TLS_HERE",
        "PROMPT_DEFENSE_DISABLED": "YOUR_PROMPT_DEFENSE_DISABLED_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Contrastapi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upinar-contrastapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.contrastcyber.com/mcp/"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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