openlex-mcp
Canton Zurich legislation via ZH-Lex with full-text search and article extraction
No outside reports on file
openlex-mcp is distributed via PyPI (openlex-mcp); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.
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 reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcePyPI (openlex-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
uvx openlex-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: D (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 Openlex MCP
Openlex MCP is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing: Canton Zurich legislation via ZH-Lex with full-text search and article extraction.
It is published on PyPI as openlex-mcp and hosted on GitHub at malkreide/openlex-mcp. Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
PyPI command
uvx openlex-mcpPyPI (pip) command
pip install openlex-mcpMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"openlex-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"openlex-mcp"
]
}
}
}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
- 2026-10-29
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 PyPI (openlex-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 Openlex MCP?
Run uvx openlex-mcp (or pip install openlex-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/malkreide/openlex-mcp.
Are there security reports about Openlex MCP?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Openlex MCP 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 Openlex MCP actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for Openlex MCP yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/malkreide/openlex-mcp before relying on it.
What are alternatives to Openlex MCP?
You can compare Openlex MCP side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- malkreide
- Source code
- github.com/malkreide/openlex-mcp
- Install command
- pip install openlex-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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