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Open-source MCP security gateway that sits between AI agents and MCP servers to inspect tool calls before execution, enforce layered policy, constrain risky operations, and emit audit logs.

Installation

⭐ RecommendedVanguard
vanguard start --profile balanced --server npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem .
View configuration snippet
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vanguard": {
      "command": "vanguard",
      "args": [
        "start",
        "--profile",
        "balanced",
        "--server",
        "npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem ."
      ]
    }
  }
}

💡 Tip: Make sure you have the appropriate package manager installed. Refer to the official documentation for detailed installation instructions.

Compatibility Matrix

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STDIO
stdio:From mcp.so (unverified)

Claude Desktop

STDIO
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MCP Compatible

STDIO
stdio:From mcp.so (unverified)
Verified - Tested by community
Unverified - Not yet tested
⚡ STDIO🌊 SSE🌐 HTTP

Server Information

License:unknown
Classification:active
Source:Data aggregated from public MCP directories

Quick Stats

Transports:
STDIO
Compatible Clients:3
Install Methods:1

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