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mcp-shodan MCP

An open-source Model Context Protocol server that integrates the Shodan API to enable AI agents to perform network reconnaissance, device searching, DNS lookups, and vulnerability intelligence gathering. It supports both stdio and HTTP transports and includes tools for IP lookup, CVE/CPE queries, and credit-aware API usage.

Package and access

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mcp-shodan MCP logo, by BurtTheCoderCommunity listingLocal stdioSource reviewed; not executedPublished by BurtTheCoder
You need:You need your own Shodan API keyRequirements: Node.js 20 or newer and a Shodan API key
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What you can do with it

  • Search for internet-connected devices using Shodan query syntax
  • Perform IP reconnaissance including ports, products, and CVEs
  • Retrieve DNS records and subdomains for a domain
  • Look up CVE details with CVSS, EPSS, and KEV status

Source and maintenance

Community listingRegistry 1.0.22
mcp-registry: io.github.BurtTheCoder/shodan@1.0.22mcp-registry: io.github.w0h1v/shodan@1.0.34Source repository
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Packages and installation

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@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan 1.0.22

npm
@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan package definition
{
  "version": "1.0.22",
  "transport": "stdio",
  "identifier": "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan",
  "registryType": "npm",
  "environmentVariables": [
    {
      "name": "SHODAN_API_KEY",
      "format": "string",
      "isRequired": true,
      "description": "Your Shodan API key"
    }
  ]
}

Tools

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Cursor

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Cursor configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shodan-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan@1.0.22"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODAN_API_KEY": "<YOUR_SHODAN_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline

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Cline configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shodan-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan@1.0.22"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODAN_API_KEY": "<YOUR_SHODAN_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code

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VS Code configuration
{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-shodan-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan@1.0.22"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODAN_API_KEY": "<YOUR_SHODAN_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

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Claude Desktop configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-shodan-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan@1.0.22"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODAN_API_KEY": "<YOUR_SHODAN_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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