What is the key difference between Agentscore MCP Server and Shellward?

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

How do I install Agentscore MCP Server 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 Agentscore MCP Server and Shellward free or paid?

Agentscore MCP Server 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?

Agentscore MCP Server lists 8 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Shellward lists 6 tools with 3 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agentscore MCP Server 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

Agentscore MCP Server vs Shellward

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agentscore MCP Server 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

Agentscore MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

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

Shellward

Security · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Agentscore MCP Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. 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 Agentscore MCP Server 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: scan_package, get_verdict, check_exposure.

Explore Agentscore MCP Server 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	Agentscore MCP Server Thezenmonster Security	Shellward jnMetaCode Security
Summary	MCP security trust layer. Continuously monitors 800+ MCP packages on npm for install scripts, command injection, hardcoded secrets, capability drift, and publisher posture. Ships a GitHub Action policy gate for PR-level allow/warn/block decisions with OIDC auto-provisioning. 5 MCP tools, no API key required.	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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agentscore MCP Server Tools (8)

scan_package

Scan an npm package for MCP security issues. Checks install scripts, prompt injection patterns, suspicious URLs, source code patterns, dependency count, metadata completeness, and publisher provenance. Returns score (0-100), risk level, and detailed findings.

get_verdict

Get a trust verdict for an MCP package: allow, warn, or block. Based on scan findings (score and severity). Also reports monitoring status and publisher posture. Use this before installing or connecting to an MCP server.

check_exposure

Check which monitored MCP servers depend on a given package. Use this during incident response to find blast radius. Example: 'which MCP servers use axios?'

check_abuse

Check if a package or agent has been reported to the KYA abuse database. Returns whether abuse has been reported and any details.

monitor_status

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).

Agentscore MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thezenmonster-agentscore-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agentscore-xyz/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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

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