What is the key difference between OPNSenseMCP and Opnsense MCP?

OPNSenseMCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Opnsense MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install OPNSenseMCP or Opnsense 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 OPNSenseMCP and Opnsense MCP free or paid?

OPNSenseMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Opnsense MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

OPNSenseMCP lists 18 tools with 4 views and 83 GitHub stars. Opnsense MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both OPNSenseMCP and Opnsense 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

OPNSenseMCP vs Opnsense MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the OPNSenseMCP and Opnsense 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

OPNSenseMCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Opnsense MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose OPNSenseMCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Opnsense MCP 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 OPNSenseMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: OPNSENSE_HOST, OPNSENSE_API_KEY, OPNSENSE_API_SECRET, OPNSENSE_VERIFY_SSL.
Primary tools included: firewall_list_rules, firewall_create_rule, firewall_update_rule.

Explore OPNSenseMCP Details

Choose Opnsense MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: OPNSENSE_API_KEY, OPNSENSE_API_SECRET, OPNSENSE_FIREWALL_HOST, MCP_SECRET_KEY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	OPNSenseMCP vespo92 Security	Opnsense MCP coreyhines Security
Summary	MCP Server for managing & interacting with Open Source NGFW OPNSense via Natural Language	OPNsense firewall operations via API. Query ARP, DHCP, firewall rules, logs, interfaces, system status, and packet capture via STDIO or SSE.
Category & Scope	Security

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

OPNSenseMCP Tools (18)

firewall_list_rules

List all firewall rules

firewall_create_rule

Create a new rule

firewall_update_rule

Update existing rule

firewall_delete_rule

Delete a rule

firewall_apply_changes

Apply pending changes

nat_list_outbound

List outbound NAT rules

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).

OPNSenseMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vespo92-opnsensemcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "opnsense-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPNSENSE_HOST": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_HOST_HERE",
        "OPNSENSE_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPNSENSE_API_SECRET": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_API_SECRET_HERE",
        "OPNSENSE_VERIFY_SSL": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_VERIFY_SSL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Opnsense MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coreyhines-opnsense-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "coreyhines-opnsense-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPNSENSE_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPNSENSE_API_SECRET": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_API_SECRET_HERE",
        "OPNSENSE_FIREWALL_HOST": "YOUR_OPNSENSE_FIREWALL_HOST_HERE",
        "MCP_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_MCP_SECRET_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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