SafeDep Vet MCP vs Semgrep

A side-by-side look at the SafeDep Vet MCP and Semgrep MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

SafeDep Vet MCP logoSafeDep Vet MCPSecurityProtect your AI agents and IDEs from malicious open-source packages.43FairAuth: not declaredSemgrep logoSemgrepSecurity · Local subprocess (stdio)Scan code for security vulnerabilities using Semgrep.48FairAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose SafeDep Vet MCP for security work; choose Semgrep for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

SafeDep Vet MCP logoChoose SafeDep Vet MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
Explore SafeDep Vet MCP

Semgrep logoChoose Semgrep when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Semgrep

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecSafeDep Vet MCP logoSafeDep Vet MCPSemgrep logoSemgrep
CategorySecuritySecurity
Quality signal43/100 · Fair48/100 · Fair
Install commandNot confirmed yetConfirmed
Transport—Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars1,11617,235
Directory activity 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

SafeDep Vet MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Semgrep tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

SafeDep Vet MCP

No confirmed install command for SafeDep Vet MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Semgrep

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "semgrep-semgrep": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "semgrep"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

SafeDep Vet MCP is categorized under Security and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Semgrep belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick SafeDep Vet MCP for security work and Semgrep for security.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. SafeDep Vet MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

SafeDep Vet MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Semgrep is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add safedep-vet-mcp and semgrep-semgrep as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, SafeDep Vet MCP has a quality signal of 43/100 (Fair) with 4 views, 0 installs and 1,116 GitHub stars. Semgrep has 48/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 17,235 GitHub stars.