hacker-bob

by vmihalis · Developer Tools · ★ 100

hacker-bob is an MCP server by vmihalis. A local MCP runtime that attacks what you own and only reports what it proved. 17 CVEs across 9 projects came out of this repo. Install: npx -y hacker-bob@latest install /path/to/project, then run /bob-evaluate target.com. It has 100 GitHub stars and ranks #562 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Category: Developer Tools
Author: vmihalis
GitHub stars: 100
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: JavaScript
License: Apache-2.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-17 (7 days ago)
Links: Source Website

appsec
claude-code
cve
fuzzing
mcp
model-context-protocol
offensive-security
pentesting
security
smart-contract-security

How to install hacker-bob

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the hacker-bob 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 hacker-bob?

hacker-bob is an MCP server by vmihalis in the Developer Tools category. A local MCP runtime that attacks what you own and only reports what it proved. 17 CVEs across 9 projects came out of this repo. Install: npx -y hacker-bob@latest install /path/to/project, then run /bob-evaluate target.com. It has 100 GitHub stars and ranks #562 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Is hacker-bob free and open source?

Yes. hacker-bob is published under the Apache-2.0 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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