Shodan MCP Server
by BurtTheCoder
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for querying the Shodan API and Shodan CVEDB. This server provides comprehensive access to Shodan's network intelligence and security services, including IP reconnaissance, DNS operations, vulnerability tracking, and device discovery.
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What is Shodan MCP Server?
The Shodan MCP Server is a tool that allows users to query the Shodan API and Shodan CVEDB, providing access to network intelligence and security services. It offers structured output for easy analysis and integration.
How to use Shodan MCP Server?
The server can be installed via Smithery or manually using npm. After installation, it needs to be added to the Claude Desktop configuration file with a valid Shodan API key. Once configured, users can utilize the various tools provided by the server to perform network reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, and device discovery.
Key features of Shodan MCP Server
Network Reconnaissance
DNS Operations
Vulnerability Intelligence
Device Discovery
Use cases of Shodan MCP Server
IP address lookup for security audits
Vulnerability scanning and CVE analysis
DNS resolution and reverse DNS lookups
Device discovery and identification
Threat intelligence gathering
FAQ from Shodan MCP Server
What is a Shodan API key and where do I get one?
What is a Shodan API key and where do I get one?
A Shodan API key is required to access Shodan's data. You can obtain one by creating an account on the Shodan website (account.shodan.io).
What do I do if I get an API key error?
What do I do if I get an API key error?
Verify that your API key is valid, has sufficient credits, and is correctly configured in the Claude Desktop configuration file. Check for extra spaces or quotes around the key.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
You can install the server either automatically via Smithery or manually using npm. Refer to the Quick Start section in the README for detailed instructions.
What Node.js version is required?
What Node.js version is required?
Node.js version 18 or later is required.
What are the common error codes?
What are the common error codes?
Common error codes include 401 (Unauthorized), 402 (Payment Required), and 429 (Too Many Requests). Check the Troubleshooting section for more details.