Shodan MCP Server

The Shodan MCP Server bridges the gap between AI assistants and real‑world network intelligence. By exposing the full breadth of Shodan’s search, host‑lookup, and vulnerability data through the Model Context Protocol, it lets assistants answer questions about exposed services, device footprints, and security risks without leaving the conversational flow. This eliminates the need for developers to write custom API wrappers or manage authentication tokens, streamlining workflows that require up‑to‑date threat intelligence.

At its core, the server offers two complementary domains: Network Intelligence and Vulnerability Intelligence. Network tools let an assistant retrieve detailed host information, perform ad‑hoc Shodan queries, scan CIDR ranges for active devices, fetch SSL certificate metadata, and locate specific IoT device types. Vulnerability tools provide CVE lookups, filtered searches by product or KEV status, CPE data retrieval, and a view of the latest known exploits weighted by EPSS scores. The result is a single, consistent interface that can answer “Which ports are open on 192.168.1.10?” and “What is the latest CVE affecting Apache HTTP Server?” in one conversation.

Key capabilities are designed for practical use:

• Zero‑cost host counting returns the number of matching hosts without consuming query credits.
• Facet support lets assistants surface distribution metrics (e.g., country, organization) directly in the response.
• Field filtering reduces payload size and focuses on relevant data, keeping responses concise for chat contexts.
• Summarization flags provide high‑level overviews when a full dataset would overwhelm the user.

Real‑world scenarios include security analysts automating threat hunting, penetration testers rapidly mapping target infrastructure, and compliance teams verifying exposed services across an enterprise. Developers can integrate the server into Claude Desktop or any MCP‑compatible assistant with a single configuration entry, enabling instant access to network and vulnerability data without leaving the chat interface.

The Shodan MCP Server stands out by unifying two critical intelligence streams—network scanning and vulnerability analysis—into one protocol‑ready service. Its lightweight, query‑optimized design means assistants can deliver actionable insights in real time, making it an indispensable tool for any developer or security professional looking to embed deep threat intelligence into conversational AI workflows.