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| What | mcp | penthera |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | 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. |
| Type | AI agent skill | AI agent skill |
| Est. context load | ~58 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) | ~77 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill) |
| GitHub stars | 2k | 72 |
| Weekly npm downloads | 280 | 2.1k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | npm (@microsoft/learn-cli) | npm (penthera) |
| Install command | npx -y @microsoft/learn-cli | npx -y penthera |
| Bottom line | mcp is distributed via npm (@microsoft/learn-cli); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | penthera is distributed via npm (penthera); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. |
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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