What is the key difference between Shadowgate MCP and Stashbase?

Shadowgate MCP belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Stashbase belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Shadowgate MCP or Stashbase 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 Shadowgate MCP and Stashbase free or paid?

Shadowgate MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Stashbase operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shadowgate MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Stashbase lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shadowgate MCP and Stashbase 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

Shadowgate MCP vs Stashbase

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shadowgate MCP and Stashbase 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

Shadowgate MCP

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Stashbase

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shadowgate MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Stashbase if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Shadowgate MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Shadowgate MCP Details

Choose Stashbase when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Stashbase Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Shadowgate MCP Security	S Stashbase Security
Summary	Security firewall for AI agents — scans MCP calls for injection, secrets, and risks.	Secrets for developers and agents—secure context and workflows without exposing secret values.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shadowgate MCP Tools (0)

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

Stashbase 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).

Shadowgate MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadowgate-mcp": {
      "url": "https://smithery.ai/badge/josephibrahim/shadowgate-mcp)](https://smithery.ai/servers/josephibrahim/shadowgate-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Stashbase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stashbase": {
      "url": "https://stashbase.dev/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Shadowgate MCP is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Stashbase belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Shadowgate MCP when you need capabilities focused on security and Stashbase when you require tools for security.

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