RunStack Checks MCP Server
by withoutcowardspro.runstack/checksv1.0.1
External checks of TLS, HTTP headers, email domain, DNS and ports, with cause and fix
context tax
~1,156 tok/turn6 tools
security
pending
cold start
hosted
freshness
pending
Our reading of RunStack Checks, from the data
RunStack Checks is a email MCP server from withoutcowards, listed in the official MCP Registry.
Its 6 tools add about 1,156 tokens to every model turn, lighter than the email median of 3,205 tokens across 39 measured servers (measured 2026-10-19).
With 0 GitHub stars it ranks #267 of 932 email servers we index.
It runs as a hosted endpoint, so there is nothing to install.
Install RunStack Checks MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http runstack https://runstack.pro/api/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"runstack": {
"url": "https://runstack.pro/api/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"runstack": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://runstack.pro/api/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"runstack": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://runstack.pro/api/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"runstack": {
"serverUrl": "https://runstack.pro/api/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://runstack.pro/api/mcp
Context tax
Connecting this server adds ~1,156 tokens of tool definitions to every model turn (moderate, 6 tools). Measured 2026-10-19 via its hosted endpoint; o200k tokenizer, worst case for clients that load all tools up front. How we measure
| Model | Per 1,000 turns | With prompt caching |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 | $4.62 | $0.231 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | $2.31 | $0.231 |
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | $0.116 | — |
Input prices as of 2026-10-06. Excludes your own prompt and output.
Tools (6)
check_tls220 tokScan a public host's TLS from the internet: certificate validity, chain completeness, expiry date, hostname match, enabled protocols (TLS 1.0–1.3), cipher suites, HSTS. Use when browsers show certificate errors, before/after renewing or rotating a certificate, or to confirm old TLS versions are disabled. Use this (not check_http) for anything about the certificate or TLS configuration itself; works on any TLS port, not only 443. Returns a verdict, findings with cause and fix, and a shareable report link. Takes up to ~60 s.
check_email_domain200 tokAudit a mail domain as other mail servers see it: MX, SPF (including the 10-DNS-lookup limit), DKIM, DMARC policy, PTR / forward-confirmed reverse DNS, SMTP STARTTLS on the MX hosts, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, BIMI. Use when mail lands in spam or bounces, after changing mail provider or DNS, or before tightening DMARC. Use this (not check_dns) for any email deliverability or authentication question. Returns a verdict, findings with cause and fix, and a report link.
check_http192 tokRequest a public URL from outside your network and inspect the HTTP layer: status code, full redirect chain, security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy…), caching and compression headers. Use to debug redirect loops, unexpected status codes or missing headers as real visitors and CDNs see them, or to verify a web server / CDN config change after deploy. Use check_tls instead for certificate or TLS protocol questions. Returns a verdict and findings with fixes.
check_dns177 tokResolve a name at several public resolvers (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, …) and compare their answers. Use after changing DNS records to check propagation, or when some users reach a different IP or get NXDOMAIN. Use check_email_domain instead for SPF/DKIM/DMARC analysis. Returns per-resolver answers, inconsistencies and a verdict.
check_port151 tokCheck from the internet whether TCP ports of a public host are open, closed or filtered. Use to verify firewall / security group rules, or to find out why a service works locally but is unreachable from outside. Only public addresses are accepted; this does not test the application behind the port (use check_http or check_tls for that).
check_ip141 tokLook up an IP address or ASN: owner organization, announced prefix, PTR (reverse DNS), RPKI validity and geolocation. Use to identify who is behind an address seen in logs or headers, or to check PTR / RPKI for a mail or BGP issue. Does not test reachability (use check_port).
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-18 · today · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-17 · 1d ago · official registry · v1.0.1
How it compares in Email
Against the most-starred email servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RunStack Checks (this) | 0 | 6 | 1,156 | — | hosted |
| Inbox Zero | 12,649 | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Useplunk | 5,524 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Google Workspace | 3,370 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| OpenOSINT | 1,776 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| emailmd | 1,382 | 3 | 954 | Active | local + hosted |
FAQ
›How do I install the RunStack Checks MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http runstack https://runstack.pro/api/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does RunStack Checks require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use RunStack Checks as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is RunStack Checks in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as pro.runstack/checks.
›How many tokens does RunStack Checks add to my context?
Its tool definitions total about 1,156 tokens, resent on every turn.
Sources and method
- Official MCP Registry entry
- updated 2026-10-17
- GitHub repository
- fetched 2026-10-19
- Tool list (tools/list), measured by us
- 2026-10-19
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
Alternatives to RunStack Checks
Other email MCP servers.