Step 1
Install in your client
Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.
CD
Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-guard": {
"args": [
"-y",
"@aiclude/mcp-guard"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What Mcp Guard does
MCP Guard is an inline security proxy that sits between MCP clients and servers. It inspects every message in real-time and blocks malicious tool calls before they reach the server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mcp Guard safe to use?
- Mcp Guard has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
- How do I install Mcp Guard?
- Mcp Guard supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with Mcp Guard?
- Mcp Guard is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
- Is Mcp Guard actively maintained?
- Mcp Guard is recently maintained — last commit was 58 days ago.
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