MCP ServersMCP Defender
Created at 6 months ago
by MCP-Defender
Desktop app that automatically scans and blocks malicious MCP traffic in AI apps like Cursor, Claude, VS Code and Windsurf.
Categories
Tags
mcp
ai-tools
model-context-protocol
mcp-server
mcp-client
mcp-tools
mcp-security
mcp-client-security
What is MCP Defender?
MCP Defender is a desktop application designed to automatically scan and block malicious MCP traffic in AI applications such as Cursor, Claude, Visual Studio Code, and Windsurf.
How to use MCP Defender?
To use MCP Defender, download the application for Mac from the releases page. For Windows and Linux versions, check back soon. Alternatively, you can clone the GitHub repository and run the app using npm commands.
Key features of MCP Defender?
- Automatically proxies all MCP tool call requests and responses from AI apps.
- Intercepts data and checks it against a set of signatures for harmful content.
- Alerts users when harmful content is detected, allowing them to block or allow the tool call.
Use cases of MCP Defender?
- Protecting AI applications from malicious traffic.
- Ensuring safe interactions within development environments like Visual Studio Code.
- Enhancing security for AI tools that utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
FAQ from MCP Defender?
- Which apps are automatically protected?
MCP Defender currently protects Cursor, Claude, Visual Studio Code, and Windsurf, with more apps to be added soon.
- Is MCP Defender available for Windows and Linux?
Windows and Linux versions are coming soon; currently, it is available for Mac.
- How can I contribute to MCP Defender?
Contributions are welcome! You can open issues for bugs or feature requests on the GitHub repository.
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