What is the key difference between Vigo MCP and Emilia Protocol?

Vigo MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Emilia Protocol belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Vigo MCP or Emilia Protocol 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 Vigo MCP and Emilia Protocol free or paid?

Vigo MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Emilia Protocol operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Vigo MCP lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Emilia Protocol lists 3 tools with 4 views and 617 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Vigo MCP and Emilia Protocol 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

Vigo MCP vs Emilia Protocol

In-depth architectural comparison of the Vigo MCP and Emilia Protocol 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

Vigo MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Emilia Protocol

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 71/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Vigo MCP if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Emilia Protocol 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 Vigo MCP 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: query_regulation, search_enforcement, get_license_guide.

Explore Vigo MCP Details

Choose Emilia Protocol 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: ep_guard_action, ep_check_signoff, ep_verify_receipt.

Explore Emilia Protocol Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Vigo MCP Security	Emilia Protocol emiliaprotocol Security
Summary	AI-powered Hong Kong SFC regulatory intelligence. Bilingual EN/ZH compliance queries.	Human sign-off + trust receipts for AI agents: requires a named human's approval before an irreversible action (payment release, record change, deploy), then mints an offline-verifiable Ed25519 Trust Receipt. Also exposes trust profiles, receipt verification, disputes, and delegation. Apache-2.0; policy engine formally verified. Install: npx -y @emilia-protocol/mcp-server.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Vigo MCP Tools (6)

query_regulation

Ask any question about SFC regulations. Covers all license types, VATP/ASPIRe framework, AML/CFT, exams, CPD/CPT, and more. Bilingual — responds in whatever language you ask.

search_enforcement

Search SFC enforcement actions — fines, suspensions, bans, and prosecutions.

get_license_guide

Comprehensive guide for any SFC license type: exams, capital, fit-and-proper, CPD.

latest_updates

Latest SFC regulatory updates: circulars, enforcement, VATP developments, consultations.

compliance_check

Perform a compliance health check for a licensed corporation. Input company profile, get a multi-dimensional compliance risk assessment.

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).

Vigo MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Emilia Protocol Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "emiliaprotocol-emilia-protocol": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@emilia-protocol/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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