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| What | mcp-server-db2i | open-webui |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | 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. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 16, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context) | ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 27 | 157k |
| Weekly npm downloads | 723 | — |
| 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 | Fetches arbitrary web URLs |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | No API token required |
| Package source | npm (mcp-server-db2i) | GitHub (open-webui/open-webui) |
| Install command | npx -y mcp-server-db2i | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | Use this safely by running it in isolated environments, restricting IBM i user permissions to absolute minimum, and regularly auditing who accessed what data. | open-webui (MCP server) requires careful permission scoping — aPI credential exposure: Backend LLM keys (OpenAI, etc.) stored in application state; misconfigured CORS or unsecured deployment risks credential leakage. |
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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