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axle-keys-mcp

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-27Source linked

The Axle Keys MCP client, and the source the Cloudflare worker bundles from (mcp/lib + mcp/tools) — do not delete. PUBLISHED, and it must track deploys: HK ruled 2026-08-30 that users should be downloading the most current build, so `npm run publish:clien

No outside reports on file

axle-keys-mcp connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 27, 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 reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (axle-keys-mcp)PUBLIC

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

Install

npx -y axle-keys-mcp

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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: F (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-27.

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 Axle Keys MCP

Axle Keys MCP is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Cloud & infrastructure: The Axle Keys MCP client, and the source the Cloudflare worker bundles from (mcp/lib + mcp/tools) — do not delete. PUBLISHED, and it must track deploys: HK ruled 2026-08-30 that users should be downloading the most current build, so `npm run publish:clien.

It is published on npm as axle-keys-mcp (15 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.

Setup

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

npm command

npx -y axle-keys-mcp

MCP client config

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

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

Why this grade

FF — Many risk signals

Signal-based grade (0/7 points): no public source code found. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

12/100
Weekly npm downloads
15
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-27

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

Risks to watch for

  • External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (axle-keys-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 Axle Keys MCP?

Run npx -y axle-keys-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.

Are there security reports about Axle Keys MCP?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Axle Keys MCP currently holds Grade F (Many 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 Axle Keys MCP actively maintained?

Axle Keys MCP has 15 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-27. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Axle Keys MCP?

Compare Axle Keys MCP 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 F for Axle Keys MCP

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: axle-keys-mcp
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/axle-keys-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade F (Many 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:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (axle-keys-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts axle-keys-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 27, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Install command
npm install axle-keys-mcp
Est. context load
~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
Popularity
15 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-27
Last graded
2026-10-27

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