Only 20% of MCP Servers Are 'A-Grade' Secure — Here's How to Vet Them Before Installing
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Most MCP servers lack documentation or contain security flags. Use specific tools and criteria to install only vetted, safe servers. The Security Problem Nobody Was Tracking The Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem has exploded, crossing 20,000 servers. This growth solved the tooling problem for AI agents but created a massive, unmonitored security surface. When you run claude code with an MCP server, that code executes with your permissions - accessing your shell, filesystem, and environment variables.