MCP Hangar MCP server
Policy enforcement plane for MCP: every tool call ends in a verdict. Self-hosted, MIT.
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MCP Hangar tools (21, 1 write)
write = sends, deletes, buys or postsRead from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.
hangar_approveApprove a pending or quarantined mcp_server for registration.
hangar_delete_continuationwrite actionDelete a cached continuation to free resources.
hangar_detailsGet configuration and runtime info for a mcp_server or group.
hangar_discoverTrigger immediate discovery scan across all enabled sources.
hangar_discoveredList mcp_servers pending registration (awaiting approval).
hangar_fetch_continuationFetch full or remaining content from a truncated batch response.
hangar_group_listList all mcp_server groups with per-member details.
hangar_group_rebalanceForce rebalancing for a mcp_server group.
hangar_healthGet registry health status including security metrics.
hangar_listList all mcp_servers and groups with precise numeric values.
hangar_loadLoad an MCP mcp_server from the official registry at runtime.
hangar_metricsGet detailed metrics for mcp_servers, groups, and system components.
hangar_quarantineList quarantined mcp_servers with failure reasons.
hangar_reload_configReload configuration from file and apply changes.
hangar_sourcesList discovery sources with health status.
hangar_startStart a mcp_server or all members of a group.
hangar_statushangar_stopStop a mcp_server or all members of a group.
hangar_toolsGet tool schemas (JSON Schema) for a mcp_server.
hangar_unloadUnload a hot-loaded mcp_server.
hangar_warmPre-start mcp_servers to avoid cold start latency on first hangar_call.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.8 · 2026-09-19 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan457 source files scanned25/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 0 days ago15/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; website matches verified namespace9/10
Grade history
- 2026-09-19restoreC → Ascore 94
Install directly
claude mcp add hangar -- uvx mcp-hangar
MCP Hangar: common questions
- Is MCP Hangar MCP server safe?
- Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (94/100). Read the MCP Hangar safety report
- How do I install MCP Hangar?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.
- Does MCP Hangar need an API key?
- No secret keys are declared. It reads 1 setting from the environment.
- Is MCP Hangar maintained?
- The last commit was in the last day (2026-09-19). The latest release is v2.21.0.