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| What | zen | @zenrows/mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 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 | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 1.2k | 20 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 2.3k |
| Local files | Reads local files | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | No shell command runner noted | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Fetches arbitrary web URLs |
| Credentials | No API token required | No API token required |
| Package source | GitHub (sheshbabu/zen) | npm (@zenrows/mcp) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y @zenrows/mcp |
| Bottom line | Zen is relatively low-risk if you run it on a private network and keep it updated, but you should treat it like any self-hosted application—verify it's secure before connecting it to an AI system that reads your notes. | @zenrows/mcp fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. |
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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