mcp-shark

by mcp-shark · Developer Tools · ★ 179

mcp-shark is an MCP server by mcp-shark. Wireshark-like forensic analysis for Model Context Protocol communications Capture, inspect, and investigate all HTTP requests and responses between your IDE and MCP servers. It has 179 GitHub stars and ranks #392 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Category: Developer Tools
Author: mcp-shark
GitHub stars: 179
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: JavaScript
License: Other
Last update: 2026-04-26 (6 months ago)
Links: Source Website

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ai-agent
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ai-tools
authentication
electron
forensic-analysis
forensics
forensics-tools
mcp-protocol
monitoring
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How to install mcp-shark

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the mcp-shark 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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Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-shark?

mcp-shark is an MCP server by mcp-shark in the Developer Tools category. Wireshark-like forensic analysis for Model Context Protocol communications Capture, inspect, and investigate all HTTP requests and responses between your IDE and MCP servers. It has 179 GitHub stars and ranks #392 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Is mcp-shark free and open source?

mcp-shark lists its license as Other. Read the license text in the repository before using it in a commercial product, and check whether the service it connects to charges for API access.

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