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The Bot Wire

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-23Source linked

301 real-time data wires. Paid per call via x402, no API key, no free tier.

No outside reports on file

The Bot Wire requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 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 executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourcenpm (botwire-mcp)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

npx -y botwire-mcp

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About The Bot Wire

The Bot Wire is an MCP server focused on Data & databases: 301 real-time data wires. Paid per call via x402, no API key, no free tier.

It is published on npm as botwire-mcp and hosted on GitHub at ArasPasha/botwire-mcp (14 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-08-07). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: requires api key or token.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y botwire-mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "botwire-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "botwire-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

11/100
Weekly npm downloads
14
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.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (botwire-mcp). 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 The Bot Wire?

Run npx -y botwire-mcp 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/ArasPasha/botwire-mcp.

Are there security reports about The Bot Wire?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). The Bot Wire currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is The Bot Wire actively maintained?

The Bot Wire has 14 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-08-07. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/ArasPasha/botwire-mcp before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to The Bot Wire?

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

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for The Bot Wire

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Terminal check:

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Share with your security lead

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: The Bot Wire
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/araspasha-botwire-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (botwire-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts botwire-mcp`
- **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 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
ArasPasha
Source code
github.com/ArasPasha/botwire-mcp
Install command
npm install botwire-mcp
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
14 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-23

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