vibe-check-mcp-server

MCP server · npm · ★ 503 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Vibe Check is a tool that provides mentor-like feedback to AI Agents, preventing tunnel-vision, over-engineering and reasoning lock-in for complex and long-horizon agent workflows. KISS your over-eager AI Agents goodbye! Effective for: Coding, Ambiguous Tasks, High-Risk tasks

No outside reports on file

vibe-check-mcp-server fetches arbitrary web URLs; 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.

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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 (@pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp

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About Vibe Check MCP Server

Vibe Check MCP Server is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Cloud & infrastructure: Vibe Check is a tool that provides mentor-like feedback to AI Agents, preventing tunnel-vision, over-engineering and reasoning lock-in for complex and long-horizon agent workflows. KISS your over-eager AI Agents goodbye! Effective for: Coding, Ambiguous Tasks, High-Risk tasks.

It is published on npm as @pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp and hosted on GitHub at PV-Bhat/vibe-check-mcp-server (502 GitHub stars, 34 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run @pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vibe-check-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "@pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

BB — Some risk signals

Signal-based grade (4/7 points): well starred on GitHub, listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

47/100

GitHub stars: 503
Weekly npm downloads: 34
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.

Security reports

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

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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 (@pv-bhat/vibe-check-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 Vibe Check MCP Server?

Run npx -y @pv-bhat/vibe-check-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/PV-Bhat/vibe-check-mcp-server.

Are there security reports about Vibe Check MCP Server?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Vibe Check MCP Server currently holds Grade B (Some risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is Vibe Check MCP Server actively maintained?

Vibe Check MCP Server has 503 GitHub stars and 34 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/PV-Bhat/vibe-check-mcp-server before pinning it in production.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade B for Vibe Check MCP Server

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: vibe-check-mcp-server
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/pv-bhat-vibe-check-mcp-server
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade B (Some risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 503 GitHub stars, 34 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @pv-bhat/vibe-check-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 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: PV-Bhat
Source code: github.com/PV-Bhat/vibe-check-mcp-server
Install command: npm install @pv-bhat/vibe-check-mcp
Est. context load: ~600 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.3% of 200k context)
Popularity: 503 GitHub stars, 34 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-24

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