Kali Docker MCP

🚀 Kali MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that offers command execution capabilities within a containerized Kali Linux environment, enabling semi - automated penetration testing and security research.

🎥 Demo

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/demo.mp4

Watch the Kali MCP Server in action

⚠️ Disclaimer

This tool is provided solely for educational and authorized security testing purposes. Use it at your own risk. The authors are not liable for any misuse or damage caused by this software. Always ensure you have proper authorization before conducting security assessments.

✨ Features

• Containerized Command Execution: Execute Kali Linux security tools within a containerized environment.
• Background Job Management: Long - running commands (>60s) are automatically run as background jobs.
• Interactsh Integration: Detect out - of - band interactions for blind vulnerabilities.
• Service API Management: Centrally configure reconnaissance APIs (GitHub, Shodan, etc.).
• Workspace Management: Maintain an organized directory structure for pentest artifacts.

📋 Requirements

• Docker & Docker Compose
• MCP - compatible client (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, VS Code with Copilot, etc.)

🚀 Quick Start

1. Start the container:

   docker compose up --build -d
   

2. Verify it's running:

   docker ps | grep kali-mcp-server
   

3. Configure your MCP client:

   ⚠️ Important Note: Disable any built - in terminal or command execution tools in your MCP client to prevent commands from being unintentionally executed on your host system instead of the Kali container. All security tools should run exclusively within the containerized environment for safety and isolation.

Claude Desktop

claude mcp add --transport stdio kali-mcp-server "docker exec -i kali-mcp-server python3 /app/kali_server.py"

Gemini CLI

gemini mcp add kali-mcp-server "docker exec -i kali-mcp-server python3 /app/kali_server.py"

VS Code (Copilot)

Create or edit .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "servers": {
    "kali-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "exec",
        "-i",
        "kali-mcp-server",
        "python3",
        "/app/kali_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Others

{
   "mcpServers": {
      "kali-mcp-server": {
         "type": "stdio",
         "command": "docker",
         "args": [
            "exec",
            "-i",
            "kali-mcp-server",
            "python3",
            "/app/kali_server.py"
            ],
         "env": {}
      }
   }
}

After configuration: Restart your MCP client to load the Kali MCP server.

💻 Available Tools

Core MCP Tools

• run_kali_command - Execute commands in the Kali environment.
• get_job_status - Check the status of background jobs.
• list_background_jobs - List all running jobs.
• cancel_job - Cancel a running job.
• get_workspace_info - Get workspace configuration.

Interactsh Tools

• start_interactsh - Start out - of - band interaction monitoring.
• get_interactsh_status - Check the status of the interactsh worker.
• poll_interactsh - Retrieve recorded interactions.
• stop_interactsh - Stop the interactsh worker.

Service Management

• get_service_tokens - Get configured API service tokens.

🛠️ Pre - installed Security Tools

• Network Scanning: nmap, masscan
• Web Testing: dirb, ffuf, whatweb, nikto
• DNS/Domain: dig, whois, dnsrecon
• Utilities: curl, wget, jq, exiftool
• Wordlists: Seclists

⚙️ Configuration

Edit config.toml to configure:

• Workspace directory structure
• Interactsh settings
• API service tokens (GitHub, Shodan, VirusTotal, etc.)

🔒 Security Notes

• The container runs with necessary privileges for security tools.
• Network tools require elevated capabilities (NET_ADMIN, NET_RAW).
• All command execution is contained within the Docker environment.
• API tokens should be configured securely in production.

📄 License

This project is an independent open - source contribution and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with OffSec or Kali Linux. Kali Linux is a trademark of Offensive Security.