Inkog vs Snyk agent-scan
Snyk inspects MCP tools at runtime. Inkog scans the code that calls them.
Snyk agent-scan is a runtime tool that connects to MCP servers and inspects tool descriptions for prompt injection and tool poisoning risks. Inkog is a static analysis tool that scans your source code to find behavioral vulnerabilities — infinite loops, tainted data flows, missing oversight — across 11 agent frameworks. They address different attack surfaces and work well together.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Inkog | Snyk agent-scan |
|---|---|---|
| Static source code analysis | ||
| Runtime MCP tool inspection | ||
| Tool description poisoning detection | ||
| Cross-file data flow / taint tracking | ||
| Agent loop detection | ||
| Agent framework adapters (11+) | ||
| EU AI Act compliance reports | ||
| SARIF output | ||
| CI/CD integration | ||
| AGENTS.md governance verification | ||
| Multi-agent delegation analysis | ||
| Prompt injection detection | Static (code-level taint paths) | Runtime (tool description text) |
When to Use Each Tool
Use Snyk agent-scan when...
Use Snyk agent-scan to inspect the MCP servers your agent connects to — checking if tool descriptions contain prompt injection or if tool metadata has been tampered with. This catches supply-chain risks in the tools themselves.
Use Inkog when...
Use Inkog to scan the source code of your agent — finding infinite loops, tainted data flows, missing authorization, and compliance gaps in your codebase. This catches logic vulnerabilities in how your code uses tools, regardless of which MCP servers are connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use both Inkog and Snyk agent-scan?
Yes, and you should. They're complementary. Snyk agent-scan checks if the MCP tools your agent connects to are safe (tool descriptions, metadata poisoning). Inkog checks if your agent code itself is safe (logic flaws, tainted data, missing oversight). Together they cover both the tool supply chain and the application code.
Does Inkog detect tool poisoning?
Inkog audits MCP server configurations and AGENTS.md declarations statically, but does not connect to running MCP servers to inspect live tool descriptions. For runtime tool poisoning detection, use Snyk agent-scan or similar runtime tools alongside Inkog.
Is Snyk agent-scan the same as Snyk's dependency scanner?
No. Snyk agent-scan is a separate open-source tool specifically for MCP/AI agent security. Traditional Snyk scans dependencies for CVEs. agent-scan connects to MCP servers and inspects tool metadata. Inkog is also different from both — it scans your source code for agent behavioral vulnerabilities.