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| What | mcp-gateway-registry | AgenticResourceRegistry |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | AI agent skill | AI agent skill |
| Est. context load | ~108 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) | ~65 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) |
| GitHub stars | 1k | 4.5k |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Local or standard API calls | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (agentic-community/mcp-gateway-registry) | GitHub (AgenticResourceRegistry/AgenticResourceRegistry) |
| Install command | Source repo only | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | This tool centralizes trust—it makes AI tool access easier but means one security problem can compromise many agents, so strong authentication, monitoring, and vetting of connected tools are essential. | A self-hosted resource registry is only as safe as its access controls and the trustworthiness of people who add resources to it; always review what gets shared and who can access it. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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