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Hub/AI Security/Admin allowlists

Which AI tools have admin allowlists?

Org admins can restrict which MCP servers, plugins or connectors are allowed

7 Yes2 Partial

Verified Yes: Claude Code, Claude apps (claude.ai / Desktop), ChatGPT (apps & connectors), Codex, Cursor, Windsurf / Devin Desktop, Kiro.

ToolStatusNotesSource
ChatGPT (apps & connectors)OpenAIYesWorkspace admins control which apps and plugins members can installSource
Claude apps (claude.ai / Desktop)AnthropicYesOn Team/Enterprise only Owners can add custom connectorsSource
Claude CodeAnthropicYesManaged settings: MCP allowlists and denylistsSource
CodexOpenAIYesManaged config can pin an MCP allowlist (name + identity must match)Source
CursorAnysphereYesEnterprise MCP allowlist (command / URL entries)Source
KiroAWSYesDisable MCP or allow-list vetted servers via an MCP registrySource
Windsurf / Devin DesktopCognitionYesAdmin MCP allowlist and private registriesSource
Gemini CLIGooglePartialSystem settings file overrides user settingsSource
GitHub Copilot (VS Code)GitHub / MicrosoftPartialOrg MCP registry restriction (public preview, Business / Enterprise)Source
ClineClineUnknownNot found in official docs checked 2026-11-04—
JetBrains AIJetBrainsUnknownNot found in official docs checked 2026-11-04—
ZedZed IndustriesUnknownNot found in official docs checked 2026-11-04—

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