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Sidearm

by sidearmDRMversion 0.9.2i★ –iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.ebadros/sidearm

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Protect media from AI training, detect AI-generated content, and find stolen work.

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What you can do with it

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  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Other
  • You need to fill in: SDRM_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 0 of 1 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • You fill in yourself: SDRM_API_KEY, SDRM_BASE_URL

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

  • npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidearm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sidearmdrm/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SDRM_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "SDRM_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add sidearm --env SDRM_API_KEY=your-value --env SDRM_BASE_URL=your-value -- npx -y @sidearmdrm/mcp

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidearm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sidearmdrm/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SDRM_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "SDRM_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "sidearm": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sidearmdrm/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SDRM_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "SDRM_BASE_URL": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

  • SDRM_API_KEY secret env
    Your Sidearm API key (sk_live_... or sk_test_...). Optional — documentation tools work without it.
  • SDRM_BASE_URL env
    Override the API base URL (default: https://api.sdrm.io)

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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  • ! Caution

    Maker matches the repo

    The publisher (ebadros) is not the repo owner (sidearmDRM); someone else may have listed it

  • … Not checked yet

    Still maintained

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

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    Has a licence

    We have not read this repo from GitHub yet

  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

    This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint

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    Sign-in with OAuth

    Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead

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    No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

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Compared with others in Otheri

  • More stars than 0% of the other 32545 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 4% of the other 32545 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 32% of the other 32545 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is Sidearm safe?

It passed 0 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: SDRM_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.9.2) reached the registry 8 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, Python MCP

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README from the maker

Open the README

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@sidearmdrm/mcp

MCP server for the Sidearm API — protect media from AI training, detect AI-generated content, and search for stolen work.

This package exposes the Sidearm REST API as Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools that AI agents (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.) can call directly.

Quick Start

1. Get an API key

Sign up at sdrm.io and create an API key at sdrm.io/api-keys.

2. Configure your agent

Add to your MCP configuration file:

Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json):

{

"mcpServers": { "sdrm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@sidearmdrm/mcp"], "env": { "SDRM_API_KEY": "sk_live_..." } } } }

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json):

{

"mcpServers": { "sdrm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@sidearmdrm/mcp"], "env": { "SDRM_API_KEY": "sk_live_..." } } } }

Windsurf (~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json):

{

"mcpServers": { "sdrm": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@sidearmdrm/mcp"], "env": { "SDRM_API_KEY": "sk_live_..." } } } }

That's it. Your agent can now call Sidearm tools.

Tools (27)

Discovery
ToolDescription
list_algorithmsBrowse available protection algorithms. Filter by category or media type.
Protection & Extraction
ToolDescription
run_algorithmRun specific algorithms on media by ID. Returns a job for async processing.
protect_mediaProtect media with a preset level (standard/maximum). Auto-selects algorithms.
extract_embeddingsExtract raw embedding vectors from media for downstream similarity search or ML pipelines.
Jobs
ToolDescription
check_jobPoll async job status. Returns progress and results when complete.
Detection
ToolDescription
detect_aiDetect whether media was AI-generated. Supports image, video, audio, text.
detect_fingerprintCheck if media has been previously registered using fingerprint matching.
detect_membershipTest whether your content was used to train a suspect AI model.
Search
ToolDescription
search_mediaSearch for similar media across your indexed library.
list_searchesList previous searches on your account.
Media Management
ToolDescription
register_mediaRegister and index media with optional protection mode (register, search_ready, standard, maximum).
list_mediaList media assets in your library (paginated, filterable).
get_mediaGet details of a specific media asset including protection status and algorithms applied.
update_mediaUpdate media metadata (e.g., original URL).
delete_mediaPermanently delete a media asset and all associated data.
Account, Rights & Billing
ToolDescription
get_accountGet your account details — ID, name, email, credit balance, and plan info.
get_rightsGet C2PA, IPTC, and rights information for a media asset.
get_billingView credit balance, usage breakdown, per-algorithm costs, and billing portal link.
Provenance & Identification
ToolDescription
get_provenanceGet the full provenance chain for an asset — algorithms, C2PA manifest, membership results.
identify_mediaIdentify media by its embedded Sidearm fingerprint and extract its C2PA provenance chain.
Shares
ToolDescription
create_shareCreate a shareable link for a detection, search, or provenance result (starts private).
get_shareGet a shared result by its share ID.
publish_shareMake a shared result publicly accessible.
Deletion Records
ToolDescription
list_deletionsList deletion records documenting permanently deleted assets.
get_deletionGet details of a specific deletion record including purged algorithms and storage status.
Documentation
ToolDescription
search_docsSearch the Sidearm API documentation. Returns relevant sections from the full developer reference.
navigate_uiLook up how to perform actions in the Sidearm dashboard. Returns step-by-step instructions.

Example Agent Conversations

"Protect this image from AI training"

Agent calls protect_media with the image URL, then check_job to get the protected file.

"What algorithms are available for audio?"

Agent calls list_algorithms with media_type: "audio".

"Run Nightshade and Glaze on my artwork"

Agent calls run_algorithm with algorithms: ["nightshade", "glaze"].

"Is this photo AI-generated?"

Agent calls detect_ai with the image, then check_job for results.

"Was my artwork used to train Stable Diffusion?"

Agent calls detect_membership with your media IDs and the model name.

"How do I upload files in the dashboard?"

Agent calls navigate_ui with query: "upload files" for step-by-step instructions.

Environment Variables

VariableRequiredDescription
SDRM_API_KEYYesYour Sidearm API key (sk_live_... or sk_test_...)
SDRM_BASE_URLNoOverride the API base URL (default: https://api.sdrm.io)

Development

git clone https://github.com/sidearmDRM/mcp-server.git

cd mcp-server npm install npm run build

Test locally with the MCP Inspector:

SDRM_API_KEY=sk_test_... npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js

License

MIT

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