emerald-emd
The database under the chat: a local, file-based database you and an AI model fill together, where every table has real types and real checks. Desktop app and MCP server. No server, no account.
No outside reports on file
emerald-emd 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 24, 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 reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcenpm (emerald-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y emerald-mcpEverything 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: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Emerald Emd
Emerald Emd is an MCP server focused on Data & databases and Files & documents: The database under the chat: a local, file-based database you and an AI model fill together, where every table has real types and real checks. Desktop app and MCP server. No server, no account.
It is published on npm as emerald-mcp and hosted on GitHub at kfireliyahu/emerald-emd (2 GitHub stars, 821 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run emerald-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"emerald-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "emerald-mcp"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Weekly npm downloads
- 821
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-30
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 (emerald-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 Emerald Emd?
Run npx -y emerald-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/kfireliyahu/emerald-emd.
Are there security reports about Emerald Emd?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Emerald Emd currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is Emerald Emd actively maintained?
Emerald Emd has 2 GitHub stars and 821 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/kfireliyahu/emerald-emd before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Emerald Emd?
Compare Emerald Emd side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- kfireliyahu
- Source code
- github.com/kfireliyahu/emerald-emd
- Install command
- npm install emerald-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 2 GitHub stars, 821 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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