What is the key difference between StackSwap and MCP Server?

StackSwap belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install StackSwap or MCP Server 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 StackSwap and MCP Server free or paid?

StackSwap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

StackSwap lists 17 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Server lists 54 tools with 2 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both StackSwap and MCP Server 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

StackSwap vs MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the StackSwap and MCP Server 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

StackSwap

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose StackSwap if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server 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 StackSwap 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: search_tools, get_tool_details, get_vendor_fact_sheet.

Explore StackSwap Details

Choose MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: RAD_MCP_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: list_containers, get_container_details, list_clusters.

Explore MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	StackSwap Security	MCP Server rad-security Security
Summary	B2B GTM stack intelligence: search ~400 tools, compare vendors, find overlaps, audit SaaS spend.	MCP server for RAD Security, providing AI-powered security insights for Kubernetes and cloud environments. This server provides tools for querying the Rad Security API and retrieving security findings, reports, runtime data and many more.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

StackSwap Tools (17)

search_tools

Fuzzy-search ~400 GTM tools by name. Returns each match with monthly cost and a StackSwap partner sign-up link when applicable.

get_tool_details

Full StackSwap profile for a single tool: cost (catalog + per-seat with confidence), AI-readiness score, category, common overlaps, swap-registry status.

get_vendor_fact_sheet

Full vendor fact sheet (GTM Decision Schema v1.0.0): pricing tiers with gotchas, integration depth scores, AI capabilities + customer-data-for-training disclosure.

find_overlaps

Given a stack, return the redundant pairs StackSwap has hand-verified (104-pair overlap registry) with consolidation savings.

suggest_swaps

Per-tool AI-native replacement recommendations (Outreach → Smartlead, ZoomInfo → Apollo) with annual savings and reasoning.

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).

StackSwap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stackswap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "stackswap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rad-security-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@rad-security/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAD_MCP_TOKEN": "YOUR_RAD_MCP_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

StackSwap is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select StackSwap when you need capabilities focused on security and MCP Server when you require tools for security.