Is cortex-scout safe to install?

Security audit of cortex-works/cortex-scout · MCP Server by cortex-works · ★ 70

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

Use with caution — cortex-scout 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: A unified web extraction and stateful automation engine for AI. Replaces heavy testing frameworks with token-optimized browser control, deep research, and HITL.

Red flags detected (1)

🚩 sudo usage

Audit summary

Security grade	⚠ CAUTION
Quality score	70/100
GitHub stars	70
Language	Rust
License	MIT
Last updated	2026-09-20

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What credentials does it ask for, and where are they stored?
Is the maintainer identifiable and the repo actively maintained?
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