hard-shell Alternatives
Safer and better-maintained options, ranked by Nerq Trust Score. Updated 2026-10-20.
hard-shell has a Nerq Trust Score of 60 (D). A security-hardened Docker distribution of OpenClaw with built-in AI safety guardrails.
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | promptfoo/promptfoo | 82 | A | 18.4k | Higher trust (82 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 2 | raptor | 80 | B | 1.1k | Higher trust (80 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 3 | mcp-scan | 79 | B | 1.5k | Higher trust (79 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 4 | CursorTouch/Windows-MCP | 78 | B | 4.4k | Higher trust (78 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 5 | GreyDGL/PentestGPT | 78 | B | 11.7k | Higher trust (78 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 6 | cisco-ai-defense/mcp-scanner | 78 | B | 809 | Higher trust (78 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 7 | FunnyWolf/agentic-soc-platform | 78 | B | 579 | Higher trust (78 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 8 | SWE-agent/SWE-agent | 77 | B | 18.5k | Higher trust (77 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 9 | samugit83/redamon | 77 | B | 1.1k | Higher trust (77 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 10 | clawsec | 77 | B | 542 | Higher trust (77 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 11 | santosomar/AI-agents-for-cybersecurity | 75 | B | 146 | Higher trust (75 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 12 | cyproxio/mcp-for-security | 74 | B | 553 | Higher trust (74 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 13 | slither-mcp | 74 | B | 71 | Higher trust (74 vs 60); Much larger community |
| 14 | export-assist-mcp | 72 | B | - | Higher trust (72 vs 60) |
| 15 | aegis-mcp | 72 | B | - | Higher trust (72 vs 60) |
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- hard-shell vs promptfoo/promptfoo
- hard-shell vs raptor
- hard-shell vs mcp-scan
- hard-shell vs CursorTouch/Windows-MCP
- hard-shell vs GreyDGL/PentestGPT
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to hard-shell?
The top alternatives based on Nerq Trust Score are listed above, all independently evaluated for security and reliability.
Is it safe to switch from hard-shell?
Check each alternative's safety report by clicking its name. Trust scores above 70 indicate strong reliability.
How does Nerq rank hard-shell alternatives?
Alternatives are ranked by Trust Score v2, combining security, maintenance, documentation, and community signals.