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MCP server · GitHub · ★ 8 · graded 2026-10-23Source linked

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No outside reports on file

bubo 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 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 reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (mountainowl/bubo)PUBLIC

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

Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/mountainowl/bubo ↗

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About Bubo

Bubo is an MCP server focused on Developer tools: Agentic AI code review for GitLab MRs and GitHub PRs, with the LLM of your choice. Posts only actionable findings as inline review threads.

It is hosted on GitHub at mountainowl/bubo (8 GitHub stars). 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.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/mountainowl/bubo.

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

13/100
GitHub stars
8
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-23

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

  • 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 GitHub (mountainowl/bubo). 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 Bubo?

Bubo does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/mountainowl/bubo.

Are there security reports about Bubo?

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

Bubo has 8 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-23. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/mountainowl/bubo before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Bubo?

You can compare Bubo side by side with other GitHub, GitLab MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Bubo? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Bubo

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: bubo
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/mountainowl-bubo
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 8 GitHub stars

#### 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:** GitHub (mountainowl/bubo)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/mountainowl/bubo
- **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
mountainowl
Source code
github.com/mountainowl/bubo
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
8 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-23
Last graded
2026-10-23

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