What is the key difference between Skarn and Trestle?

Skarn belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Trestle belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Skarn or Trestle 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 Skarn and Trestle free or paid?

Skarn operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Trestle operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Skarn lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Trestle lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Skarn and Trestle 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

Skarn vs Trestle

In-depth architectural comparison of the Skarn and Trestle 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

Skarn

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Trestle

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Skarn if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Trestle 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 Skarn 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 Skarn Details

Choose Trestle 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 Trestle Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Skarn Security	Trestle Security
Summary	Scans AI coding sessions and assistant configs for leaked secrets and risky hooks; local, redacted	Detects leaked secrets (API keys, tokens, private keys) in source code.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Skarn Tools (0)

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

Trestle 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).

Skarn Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skarn": {
      "url": "https://getskarn.com/terms/"
    }
  }
}

Trestle Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trestle": {
      "url": "https://trestlescan.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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