Overview
MCP-Defender Introduction
MCP-Defender is a desktop application designed to automatically scan and block malicious MCP traffic in AI applications such as Cursor, Claude, and Visual Studio Code.
How to Use
To use MCP-Defender, download the application for Mac from the official GitHub repository. For Windows and Linux versions, check back soon. Alternatively, you can clone the repository and run the application using npm commands.
Key Features
Key features of MCP-Defender include automatic proxying of all MCP tool call requests and responses, real-time interception and signature checking of data, and user alerts for harmful detections with options to allow or block.
Where to Use
MCP-Defender is primarily used in the field of AI applications, providing security for tools that rely on MCP traffic.
Use Cases
Use cases for MCP-Defender include protecting development environments in Visual Studio Code, ensuring safe interactions in AI tools like Cursor and Claude, and safeguarding against potential attacks in AI-driven applications.