What is the key difference between SecureAudit MCP and Skylos?

SecureAudit MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Skylos belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SecureAudit MCP or Skylos 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 SecureAudit MCP and Skylos free or paid?

SecureAudit MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skylos operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SecureAudit MCP lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Skylos lists 6 tools with 7 views and 827 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SecureAudit MCP and Skylos 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

SecureAudit MCP vs Skylos

In-depth architectural comparison of the SecureAudit MCP and Skylos 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

SecureAudit MCP

Security · Local stdio

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

Skylos

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SecureAudit MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Skylos 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 SecureAudit MCP 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: Detects unsafe C/C++ library calls and command injection entry points, Flags format-string issues, heap overflow risks, and basic memory leaks, Parses PE and ELF headers without external analysis commands.

Explore SecureAudit MCP Details

Choose Skylos 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: Dead-code and unused-file detection, Security, secret, and dependency analysis, AI-generated code verification.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	SecureAudit MCP rev2ret Security	Skylos duriantaco Security
Summary	Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for static C/C++ memory-safety scanning and compiled PE/ELF binary protections auditing (ASLR, DEP/NX, SafeSEH, PIE) with secure templates remediation.	Dead code detection, security scanning, and code quality analysis for Python, TypeScript, and Go. 98% recall with fewer false positives than Vulture. Includes AI-powered remediation.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SecureAudit MCP Tools (6)

Detects unsafe C/C++ library calls and command injection entry points

Flags format-string issues, heap overflow risks, and basic memory leaks

Parses PE and ELF headers without external analysis commands

Checks PE ASLR, DEP/NX, and SafeSEH settings

Identifies 32-bit, 64-bit, and ELF PIE characteristics

Provides structured vulnerability remediation code templates

Skylos Tools (6)

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).

SecureAudit MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rev2ret-secureaudit-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rev2ret-secureaudit-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Skylos Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "duriantaco-skylos": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "skylos"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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