MCP-Scanner

by knostic · Python · ★ 45

Advanced Shodan-based scanner for discovering, verifying, and enumerating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and AI infrastructure tools over HTTP & SSE.

#ai-security#data-governance#mcp#model-context-protocol

Install

pip install git+https://github.com/knostic/MCP-Scanner.git

Claude Desktop config

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-scanner": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "git+https://github.com/knostic/MCP-Scanner.git"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the README

> **A Knostic Research Project** > Advanced security research tool for discovering and analyzing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using the Shodan search engine. *Part of Knostic's ongoing research into AI infrastructure security and data governance.* **This tool is designed for legitimate security research, authorized penetration testing, and educational purposes only.** - Only scan systems you own or have explicit written permission to test - Respect rate limits and terms of service for all APIs used - Follow all applicable local, state, and federal laws - Be responsible and ethica…

Read full README on GitHub →

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