armor MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install armor in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add armor -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/studiomeyer-io/mcp-armor:0.8.1

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "armor": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/studiomeyer-io/mcp-armor:0.8.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the armor MCP server do?

Security sidecar for MCP servers: 11 read-only control-plane tools for prompt-injection checks.

Is the armor MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does armor run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add armor to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add armor -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/studiomeyer-io/mcp-armor:0.8.1

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