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4q-tokenz

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

Intelligent MCP proxy that reduces token usage by exposing only mcp_search and mcp_call.

No outside reports on file

4q-tokenz fetches arbitrary web URLs and requires API keys or tokens; 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
  • CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
  • Package sourcenpm (4q-tokenz)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y 4q-tokenz

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About 4q Tokenz

4q Tokenz is an MCP server focused on Web & browsing: Intelligent MCP proxy that reduces token usage by exposing only mcp_search and mcp_call.

It is published on npm as 4q-tokenz and hosted on GitHub at steveweltman/4q-tokens. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls, requires api key or token.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y 4q-tokenz

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "4q-tokenz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "4q-tokenz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

4/100
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.
  • Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (4q-tokenz). 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 4q Tokenz?

Run npx -y 4q-tokenz 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/steveweltman/4q-tokens.

Are there security reports about 4q Tokenz?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). 4q Tokenz 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 4q Tokenz actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for 4q Tokenz yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/steveweltman/4q-tokens before relying on it.

What are alternatives to 4q Tokenz?

You can compare 4q Tokenz side by side with other Search MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for 4q Tokenz

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "steveweltman-4q-tokens"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: 4q-tokenz
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/steveweltman-4q-tokens
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### 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:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (4q-tokenz)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts 4q-tokenz`
- **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
steveweltman
Source code
github.com/steveweltman/4q-tokens
Install command
npm install 4q-tokenz
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-24

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