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| What | envmcp | mcpso |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context) | ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 32 | 2.1k |
| Weekly npm downloads | 2.4k | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | Reads & writes local folders |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | npm (envmcp) | GitHub (chatmcp/mcpso) |
| Install command | npx -y envmcp | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | envmcp is distributed via npm (envmcp); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | mcpso is a directory tool itself, but the real risk comes from installing unvetted MCP servers from it—each one can potentially access or exfiltrate data depending on its permissions and the source's trustworthiness. |
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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