What is the key difference between SkillsSafe Security Scanner and Shellward?

SkillsSafe Security Scanner belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shellward belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SkillsSafe Security Scanner or Shellward 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 SkillsSafe Security Scanner and Shellward free or paid?

SkillsSafe Security Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shellward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SkillsSafe Security Scanner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SkillsSafe Security Scanner and Shellward 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

SkillsSafe Security Scanner vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the SkillsSafe Security Scanner and Shellward 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

SkillsSafe Security Scanner

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SkillsSafe Security Scanner if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Shellward 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 SkillsSafe Security Scanner 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 SkillsSafe Security Scanner Details

Choose Shellward 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).
You have access to required keys: SHELLWARD_MODE, SHELLWARD_LOCALE, SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD, SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH.
Primary tools included: Stdio MCP server with local execution, Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text, PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	SkillsSafe Security Scanner Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	AI skill security scanner. Detects prompt injection, credential theft, ClawHavoc. Free, no signup.	AI Agent Security Middleware & MCP Server with 8-layer defense including prompt injection detection, DLP data flow tracking, command blocking, and PII detection. 7 MCP tools, zero dependencies.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SkillsSafe Security Scanner Tools (0)

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

Shellward Tools (6)

Stdio MCP server with local execution

Prompt injection detection for Chinese and English text

PII, credential, and sensitive-data scanning

Command, path, tool, and outbound-action checks

MCP tool-poisoning and rug-pull detection

China-focused project compliance scanning

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).

SkillsSafe Security Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skillssafe-security-scanner": {
      "url": "https://skillssafe.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Shellward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jnmetacode-shellward": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "shellward"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHELLWARD_MODE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_MODE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_LOCALE": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_LOCALE_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_THRESHOLD_HERE",
        "SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH": "YOUR_SHELLWARD_BASELINE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

SkillsSafe Security Scanner is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shellward belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select SkillsSafe Security Scanner when you need capabilities focused on security and Shellward when you require tools for security.

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