Shodan MCP Server
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Shodan MCP Server

Shodan-MCP-Server is a service based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides access to the Shodan API, allowing users to programmatically query device information, vulnerability data, etc.
2 points
7.7K

What is Shodan-MCP-Server?

Shodan-MCP-Server is an intermediate service that exposes the functions of the professional Shodan cyber security search engine through the standardized MCP protocol, enabling non-technical users to easily obtain intelligence on Internet devices.

How to use Shodan-MCP-Server?

You can query IP information, DNS records, vulnerability data, etc. through simple API calls without directly dealing with the complex Shodan API.

Applicable scenarios

Scenarios such as cyber security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, threat intelligence collection, and IT asset management.

Main features

IP information query
Get detailed device information, service fingerprints, and geographical locations of any IP address.
DNS resolution
Basic DNS query function to convert domain names to IP addresses.
Vulnerability detection
Identify known security vulnerabilities associated with a specific IP address.
CVE details query
Get detailed technical descriptions and scope of impact of a specific vulnerability number (CVE).
Device search
Use Shodan search syntax to find specific types of networked devices.
Advantages
Simplifies the complex calling process of the Shodan API
Standardized interface facilitates integration into various application systems
Obtain real-time global cyber security intelligence data
Supports multiple common security query scenarios
Limitations
Requires a valid Shodan API key
Free accounts have query limit
Some advanced features require a paid subscription

How to use

Get an API key
Register on the Shodan official website and obtain an API key.
Install the service
Clone the repository and install dependencies.
Configure the service
Set the API key and service path in the MCP configuration file.
Start the service
Build and run the service.

Usage examples

Check server exposure
Evaluate whether a company's IP address exposes services that should not be public.
Vulnerability impact assessment
Check the scope of impact of a certain CVE vulnerability.
Asset discovery
Find unauthorized exposed database services in an organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free?
Is there a delay in queries?
How often is the data updated?
Can I perform batch queries?

Related resources

Shodan official website
Official services and documentation
GitHub repository
Project source code
MCP protocol documentation
Technical specifications of the MCP protocol
Shodan search syntax guide
Learn to build effective search queries

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
      "mcpServers": {
        "shodan": {
          "command": "node",
          "args": ["/path/to/shodan-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
          "env": {
            "SHODAN_API_KEY": "<your_shodan_api_key>"
          },
          "disabled": false,
          "autoApprove": []
        }
      }
    }
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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