Shield MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Shield in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add sophiacave-shield -- npx -y @sophiacave/mcp-shield

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sophiacave-shield": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sophiacave/mcp-shield"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shield MCP server do?

Security scanner for MCP servers. SSRF, path traversal, injection, auth, secrets. Grade A-F.

Is the Shield 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 Shield run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Shield to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add sophiacave-shield -- npx -y @sophiacave/mcp-shield

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