Contrast MCP Server

What does “Contrast” MCP Server do?

The Contrast MCP Server connects AI assistants with the Contrast Security platform, enabling enhanced development workflows by providing access to security data and analysis. As an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, it acts as a bridge between AI-powered tools and external security resources, allowing users to perform tasks such as querying security vulnerabilities, managing application security posture, and automating security-related workflows. By integrating with external APIs and data sources, the Contrast MCP Server helps streamline tasks like security event detection, reporting, and remediation, making it easier for developers to incorporate security insights directly into their development process.

List of Prompts

No prompt templates are mentioned in the available repository materials.

List of Resources

No explicit resources are described in the repository files or documentation.

List of Tools

No tools are listed or described in the repository files such as server.py or other source code files.

Use Cases of this MCP Server

No detailed use cases are provided in the available documentation or repository files.

How to set it up

Windsurf

1. Ensure you have Java and Maven installed as prerequisites.
2. Locate your Windsurf configuration file.
3. Add the Contrast MCP Server using the recommended package, e.g., @contrast/mcp-server@latest.
4. Insert the JSON configuration for the MCP server.
5. Save your configuration and restart Windsurf to apply changes.

Example JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contrast": {
      "command": "contrast-mcp-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Claude

1. Install Java and Maven if not already present.
2. Find the Claude configuration file for MCP servers.
3. Add the Contrast MCP Server configuration.
4. Save and restart Claude for changes to take effect.
5. Verify the server is active.

Example JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contrast": {
      "command": "contrast-mcp-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Cursor

1. Prerequisites: Java and Maven must be installed.
2. Edit the Cursor configuration file.
3. Add the MCP server under the mcpServers object.
4. Save the configuration and restart Cursor.
5. Confirm the MCP server integration.

Example JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contrast": {
      "command": "contrast-mcp-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Cline

1. Make sure Java and Maven are installed.
2. Open the Cline configuration file.
3. Add the Contrast MCP Server using the appropriate JSON snippet.
4. Save and restart Cline.
5. Ensure the server is running.

Example JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contrast": {
      "command": "contrast-mcp-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Securing API Keys

It is recommended to secure API keys using environment variables:

Example JSON:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contrast": {
      "command": "contrast-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "CONTRAST_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      },
      "inputs": {
        "apiKey": "${CONTRAST_API_KEY}"
      }
    }
  }
}

How to use this MCP inside flows

Using MCP in FlowHunt

To integrate MCP servers into your FlowHunt workflow, start by adding the MCP component to your flow and connecting it to your AI agent:

Click on the MCP component to open the configuration panel. In the system MCP configuration section, insert your MCP server details using this JSON format:

{
  "contrast": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://yourmcpserver.example/pathtothemcp/url"
  }
}

Once configured, the AI agent is now able to use this MCP as a tool with access to all its functions and capabilities. Remember to change “contrast” to whatever the actual name of your MCP server is (e.g., “github-mcp”, “weather-api”, etc.) and replace the URL with your own MCP server URL.

Overview

Our opinion

The Contrast MCP Server repository provides a minimal overview and setup guidance, but lacks detailed documentation on prompt templates, resources, and tools. The absence of described use cases or explicit lists limits its immediate utility for developers seeking integration examples. The presence of a license, basic setup, and stars/forks indicates some maturity, but the lack of technical specifics and examples reduces its practical score.

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