What is the key difference between ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp?

ToolTrust Scanner belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Hypertool Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install ToolTrust Scanner or Hypertool Mcp 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 ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp free or paid?

ToolTrust Scanner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hypertool Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

ToolTrust Scanner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hypertool Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 156 GitHub stars.

Can I use both ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp 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.

How do I install ToolTrust Scanner or Hypertool Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

ToolTrust Scanner is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Hypertool Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tooltrust-scanner and hypertool-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, ToolTrust Scanner has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Hypertool Mcp holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 156 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

ToolTrust Scanner vs Hypertool Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the ToolTrust Scanner and Hypertool Mcp 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

ToolTrust Scanner

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hypertool Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose ToolTrust Scanner if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Hypertool Mcp if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose ToolTrust Scanner when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore ToolTrust Scanner Details

Choose Hypertool Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Hypertool Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T ToolTrust Scanner Developer Tools	H Hypertool Mcp Developer Tools
Summary	Scans MCP servers for prompt injection, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation.	Dynamically expose tools from proxied servers based on an Agent Persona
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

ToolTrust Scanner Tools (0)

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

Hypertool Mcp 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).

ToolTrust Scanner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Hypertool Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hypertool-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolprint/hypertool-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

ToolTrust Scanner is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hypertool Mcp belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select ToolTrust Scanner when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Hypertool Mcp when you require tools for developer tools.

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