@hover-dev/core
Hover's local Node service: agent invocation, Playwright CDP preflight, WebSocket bridge.
No outside reports on file
@hover-dev/core fetches arbitrary web URLs; 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.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (@hover-dev/core)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @hover-dev/coreAbout @hover-dev/core
@hover-dev/core is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing: Hover's local Node service: agent invocation, Playwright CDP preflight, WebSocket bridge.
It is published on npm as @hover-dev/core and hosted on GitHub at hyperyond/hover. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y @hover-dev/coreMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"core": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@hover-dev/core"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- 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).
Risks to watch for
- Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@hover-dev/core). 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 @hover-dev/core?
Run npx -y @hover-dev/core 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/hyperyond/hover.
Are there security reports about @hover-dev/core?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). @hover-dev/core 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 @hover-dev/core actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for @hover-dev/core yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-28). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/hyperyond/hover before relying on it.
What are alternatives to @hover-dev/core?
You can compare @hover-dev/core side by side with other Playwright MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- hyperyond
- Source code
- github.com/hyperyond/hover
- Install command
- npm install @hover-dev/core
- Est. context load
- ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-27
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