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MCP server · GitHub · ★ 2 · graded 2026-10-28Source linked

Mana is an MCP server that saves 50-70% on AI coding API costs. It intercepts bloated tool responses — file reads, bash outputs, directory searches, MCP calls — and routes them through lightweight models benchmarked for accuracy. Your prompts and your AI's responses stay untouched. Same workflow, fraction of the spend.

No outside reports on file

mana runs shell or system commands and reads and writes local folders; 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.

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What it can access

  • Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (scottymade/mana)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/scottymade/mana ↗

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Everything 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 2026-10-28.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Mana

Mana is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing and Files & documents: Mana is an MCP server that saves 50-70% on AI coding API costs. It intercepts bloated tool responses — file reads, bash outputs, directory searches, MCP calls — and routes them through lightweight models benchmarked for accuracy. Your prompts and your AI's responses stay untouched. Same workflow, fraction of the spend.

It is hosted on GitHub at scottymade/mana (2 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads & writes local folders, runs shell or system commands.

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/scottymade/mana.

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

8/100
GitHub stars
2
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.

Risks to watch for

  • Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
  • Local folder write access: Can create, edit, or delete files on disk. Restrict its working directory to a dedicated project folder and never mount home or credential directories.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (scottymade/mana). 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 Mana?

Mana does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/scottymade/mana.

Are there security reports about Mana?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Mana 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 Mana actively maintained?

Mana has 2 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/scottymade/mana before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Mana?

Compare Mana side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Mana

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mana
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/scottymade-mana
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 2 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads & writes local folders
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (scottymade/mana)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/scottymade/mana
- **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 27, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
scottymade
Source code
github.com/scottymade/mana
Est. context load
~950 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.47% of 200k context)
Popularity
2 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-28

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