Boostsecurity For Safe Packages

Name: Boostsecurity For Safe Packages
Author: boost-community

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About Boostsecurity For Safe Packages

Coding agents accelerate software delivery by autonomously suggesting or adding code and dependencies. However, without the right safeguards, they can introduce significant supply chain risks by pulling in third-party packages that:

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "boost-security": {
      "url": "https://mcp.boostsecurity.io/mcp",
      "transport": "http"
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Boostsecurity For Safe Packages?

Boostsecurity For Safe Packages is an MCP server that safeguards agentic AI workflows by analyzing every package an AI agent introduces to a project. It flags unsafe dependencies—including hallucinations, known vulnerabilities, end-of-life packages, malware, and typosquatting—and recommends secure, maintained alternatives.

How to use Boostsecurity For Safe Packages?

Configure the server in an MCP-compliant client (Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, VS Code) by adding a remote HTTP connection to https://mcp.boostsecurity.io/mcp. Once connected, the validate_package tool is automatically available. For best results, add a rule in your AI agent instructing it to always validate packages with Boostsecurity For Safe Packages before adding them.

Key features of Boostsecurity For Safe Packages

Blocks unsafe or malicious packages before introduction.
Verifies dependencies are maintained and supported.
Recommends safer alternatives when risks are detected.
Supports Python (PyPI), Go (Go Modules), JavaScript/TypeScript (npm), Java (Maven), and C# (NuGet).
Provides a single validate_package tool for package safety checks.

Use cases of Boostsecurity For Safe Packages

Preventing AI agents from accidentally introducing package hallucinations.
Catching high and critical severity vulnerabilities in suggested dependencies.
Avoiding end-of-life packages that are no longer supported.
Identifying typosquatting libraries that mimic legitimate packages.
Reducing software supply chain risks when adopting agentic AI development.

FAQ from Boostsecurity For Safe Packages

What does the `validate_package` tool do?

It validates whether a package is safe to use. If the package is unsafe, a recommended alternative is provided.

What languages and package ecosystems are supported?

Python (PyPI), Go (Go Modules), JavaScript/TypeScript (npm), Java (Maven), and C# (NuGet) are supported in this release.

What transport and authentication does the server use?

The server uses HTTP transport with a remote server connection to https://mcp.boostsecurity.io/mcp. Authentication is not covered in the README.

What are the runtime requirements?

The server is hosted remotely; no local runtime is needed. Clients must support HTTP transport and remote MCP servers.

Can I use Boostsecurity For Safe Packages with any MCP client?

Yes, any MCP-compliant client that supports HTTP transport and remote server connections can use it. Refer to your client's documentation for setup instructions.