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| What | remote-mcp-server | mcp-remote |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context) | ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 166 | — |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 901k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Fetches arbitrary web URLs |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (gleanwork/remote-mcp-server) | npm (mcp-remote) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y mcp-remote |
| Bottom line | remote-mcp-server is distributed via GitHub (gleanwork/remote-mcp-server); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | mcp-remote (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — oAuth token handling: Credentials stored locally or transmitted through the proxy could be exposed if the proxy process is compromised or logs are not properly secured. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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