Shodan MCP Server
by Cyreslab-AI
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Shodan API functionality. It allows AI assistants to query information about internet-connected devices and services.
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What is Shodan MCP Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interface with the Shodan API. It enables AI assistants like Claude to query Shodan for information about internet-connected devices and services, providing valuable insights for security analysis, threat intelligence, and IoT device discovery.
How to use Shodan MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, build the server, set up your Shodan API key, and start the server. Then, you can integrate it with MCP-compatible AI assistants like Claude by adding the server configuration to your MCP settings and restarting the AI assistant.
Key features of Shodan MCP Server
Host Information Retrieval
Shodan Database Search
Network Scanning (CIDR)
SSL Certificate Information
IoT Device Search
Use cases of Shodan MCP Server
Identifying vulnerable devices on a network
Gathering intelligence on potential threats
Auditing the security posture of a domain
Discovering IoT devices with specific vulnerabilities
Automating security investigations with AI assistants
FAQ from Shodan MCP Server
What is Shodan?
What is Shodan?
Shodan is a search engine for internet-connected devices and services.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol that allows AI assistants to interact with external tools and services.
Do I need a Shodan API key to use this server?
Do I need a Shodan API key to use this server?
Yes, you need a Shodan API key to access Shodan's data. Some features require a paid Shodan membership.
What AI assistants are compatible with this server?
What AI assistants are compatible with this server?
This server is designed to work with MCP-compatible AI assistants like Claude.
What are the limitations of the free Shodan API?
What are the limitations of the free Shodan API?
The free Shodan API has limitations on the number of requests and available features. Search, network scanning, SSL certificate lookup and IoT device search require a paid membership.