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mcp-guard

Rank #16,841

io.github.diegoperezg7/mcp-guard-scan

Security scanner for MCP servers: tool poisoning, shadowing, permissions, secrets, transport.

2 versions

by diegoperezg7 (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Oct 28, 2026

Last publish date

Nov 4, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with mcp-guard

mcp-guard is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by diegoperezg7. It ranks #16,841 of 171,126 active servers on MCP Toplist. mcp-guard is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 28, 2026 and most recently updated on Nov 4, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What mcp-guard can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using mcp-guard

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 7, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO · optional
MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK · optional
LOG_LEVEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect mcp-guard and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-guard-scan -e "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO=<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>" -e "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK=<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>" -e "LOG_LEVEL=<your LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y mcp-guard-scan serve

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-guard-scan]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-guard-scan", "serve"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-guard-scan.env]
MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO = "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>"
MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK = "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>"
LOG_LEVEL = "<your LOG_LEVEL>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-guard-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-guard-scan",
        "serve"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>",
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-guard-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-guard-scan",
        "serve"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>",
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-guard-scan": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-guard-scan",
        "serve"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>",
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-guard-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-guard-scan",
        "serve"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>",
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-guard-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-guard-scan",
        "serve"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_STDIO>",
        "MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK": "<your MCP_GUARD_ALLOW_PRIVATE_NETWORK>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by diegoperezg7

evalsmith-mcp#21,542

View all diegoperezg7 servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for mcp-guardyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 28, 2026
Latest version published: Nov 4, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 7, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 7, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Nov 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Nov 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
1.1.1	Nov 4, 2026
1.1.0	Nov 4, 2026

STANDING

#16,841of 171,126 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 154,285 of 171,126 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains mcp-guard?: mcp-guard is maintained by diegoperezg7, which publishes 2 MCP servers (3 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is mcp-guard listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — mcp-guard is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does mcp-guard have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of mcp-guard, most recently published on Nov 4, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for mcp-guard?: The source code for mcp-guard is hosted at github.com/diegoperezg7/mcp-guard-scan.

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