What is the key difference between Platform and Sparda?

Platform belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Sparda belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Platform or Sparda 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 Platform and Sparda free or paid?

Platform operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Sparda operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Platform lists 6 tools with 5 views and 15 GitHub stars. Sparda lists 6 tools with 2 views and 8 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Platform and Sparda 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

Platform vs Sparda

In-depth architectural comparison of the Platform and Sparda 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

Platform

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Sparda

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Platform if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Sparda 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 Platform 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: SIDCLAW_API_KEY, SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: MCP governance proxy, Policy-based allow, deny, and approval decisions, Human review workflows.

Explore Platform Details

Choose Sparda 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: Injects a reversible MCP router into supported applications, Compiles backend behavior into a Unified Behavior Graph, Gates runtime writes behind human confirmation.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Platform sidclawhq Security	Sparda zyx77550 Security
Summary	Governance proxy for MCP servers. Wraps any upstream server with policy evaluation, human approval workflows, and hash-chain audit trails. 18+ framework integrations. Apache 2.0 SDK.	Injects a live, reversible MCP server into a running Express / FastAPI / Next.js app — reads safe by default, writes gated behind human confirmation. The same engine also proves deploys and PRs (apocalypse / review).
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Platform Tools (6)

MCP governance proxy

Policy-based allow, deny, and approval decisions

Human review workflows

Hash-chained audit trails

Stdio transport support

Agent identity and scoped permissions

Sparda Tools (6)

Injects a reversible MCP router into supported applications

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).

Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidclawhq-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sidclaw-demo"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIDCLAW_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_SIDCLAW_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Sparda Configuration