What is the key difference between Proof Layer and Trust Gate?

Proof Layer belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Trust Gate belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Proof Layer or Trust Gate 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 Proof Layer and Trust Gate free or paid?

Proof Layer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Trust Gate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Proof Layer lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Trust Gate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Proof Layer and Trust Gate 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.

How do I install Proof Layer or Trust Gate in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Proof Layer and Trust Gate free to use, or do they require API keys?

Proof Layer is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Trust Gate operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Proof Layer and Trust Gate at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both proof-layer and trust-gate-2 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Proof Layer has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Trust Gate holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Proof Layer vs Trust Gate

In-depth architectural comparison of the Proof Layer and Trust Gate 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

Proof Layer

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Trust Gate

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Proof Layer if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Trust Gate if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Proof Layer when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Proof Layer Details

Choose Trust Gate when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Trust Gate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Proof Layer Developer Tools	T Trust Gate Developer Tools
Summary	Signed, hash-chained provenance receipts for AI agent actions.	Post-quantum, tamper-evident receipts for agent actions. Ed25519 + ML-DSA-65, offline verify.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Proof Layer Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Trust Gate Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Proof Layer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "proof-layer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "proof-layer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Trust Gate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trust-gate-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "trust-gate-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Proof Layer is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Trust Gate belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Proof Layer when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Trust Gate when you require tools for developer tools.

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