MCP-Scanner

by knostic · Cloud & Infra · ★ 58

MCP-Scanner is an MCP server by knostic. Advanced Shodan-based scanner for discovering, verifying, and enumerating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and AI infrastructure tools over HTTP & SSE. It has 58 GitHub stars and ranks #376 of 1058 in Cloud & Infra by stars.

Category: Cloud & Infra
Author: knostic
GitHub stars: 58
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Python
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-11 (13 days ago)
Links: Source

ai-security
data-governance
mcp
model-context-protocol

How to install MCP-Scanner

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the MCP-Scanner repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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What is MCP-Scanner?

MCP-Scanner is an MCP server by knostic in the Cloud & Infra category. Advanced Shodan-based scanner for discovering, verifying, and enumerating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and AI infrastructure tools over HTTP & SSE. It has 58 GitHub stars and ranks #376 of 1058 in Cloud & Infra by stars.

Is MCP-Scanner free and open source?

Yes. MCP-Scanner is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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