How do I install the MCPShield MCP server?

You can install the MCPShield MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find MCPShield in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains.

Which AI clients support the MCPShield MCP server?

The MCPShield MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure MCPShield once and all your AI clients can use it.

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MCPShield MCP Server

Community

Contributed by MCPShield

Security scanner for MCP servers - detects tool poisoning, prompt injection, and 90+ vulnerability patterns.

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About the MCPShield MCP Server

The MCPShield MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Security scanner for MCP servers - detects tool poisoning, prompt injection, and 90+ vulnerability patterns. This is a community-contributed MCP server by MCPShield.

Install the MCPShield MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. No authentication required — install and start using it immediately.

Transport Configuration

12345678{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "npx",
  "args": [
    "mcpshield-cli",
    "scan"
  ]
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The MCPShield MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install MCPShield with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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