mcp-failure-lab

MCP server · npm · ★ 4 · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

Deterministic fault-injection server for testing how MCP clients handle failures and recover.

No outside reports on file

mcp-failure-lab is distributed via npm (mcp-failure-lab); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (mcp-failure-lab)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-failure-lab

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-22.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About MCP Failure Lab

MCP Failure Lab is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Cloud & infrastructure: Deterministic fault-injection server for testing how MCP clients handle failures and recover.

It is published on npm as mcp-failure-lab and hosted on GitHub at anilloutombam/mcp-failure-lab (4 GitHub stars, 470 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-10-22). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run mcp-failure-lab with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-failure-lab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "mcp-failure-lab"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

31/100

GitHub stars: 4
Weekly npm downloads: 470
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-failure-lab). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install MCP Failure Lab?

Run npx -y mcp-failure-lab in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/anilloutombam/mcp-failure-lab.

Are there security reports about MCP Failure Lab?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). MCP Failure Lab currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Failure Lab actively maintained?

MCP Failure Lab has 4 GitHub stars and 470 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-22. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/anilloutombam/mcp-failure-lab before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to MCP Failure Lab?

Compare MCP Failure Lab side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for MCP Failure Lab

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-failure-lab
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/anilloutombam-mcp-failure-lab
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 4 GitHub stars, 470 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-failure-lab)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-failure-lab`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: anilloutombam
Source code: github.com/anilloutombam/mcp-failure-lab
Install command: npm install mcp-failure-lab
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 4 GitHub stars, 470 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-22

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