Is mcp-zen safe to install?

Security audit of 199-mcp/mcp-zen · MCP Server by 199-mcp · ★ 54

⚠ CAUTION Basic audit · rule-based scan · 42 published rules

Use with caution — mcp-zen triggered warning flags in AgentSkillsHub's security scan. It may be fine for personal trials, but review its credential handling and maintainer before brand or production use.

What it is: Enhanced Zen MCP Server with 'zen' default tool and improvements

Red flags detected (1)

🚩 sudo usage

Audit summary

Security grade	⚠ CAUTION
Quality score	75/100
GitHub stars	54
Language	JavaScript
Last updated	2025-06-14

Check before you install

What credentials does it ask for, and where are they stored?
Is the maintainer identifiable and the repo actively maintained?
Read the install scripts and network calls before trusting it.

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