Pentest-mcp
Unified penetration testing MCP server for Claude Desktop providing 34 security tools for reconnaissance, web scanning, code analysis, and authenticated testing.
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Pentest-mcp
Unified Penetration Testing MCP Server for Claude Desktop
Overview
A comprehensive penetration testing toolkit using Model Context Protocol (MCP). Works as a single unified MCP server that can be used directly from Claude Desktop.
Features
- Claude Desktop Integration: All tools available via single MCP connection
- 34 Security Tools: Reconnaissance, web scanning, SAST, SCA, taint analysis, 0-day discovery, AI security testing, authenticated testing
- Pure MCP Architecture: No LangChain, simple and lightweight
- Docker Ready: Easy deployment with Docker
Quick Start
Docker Setup (Recommended)
-
Build the image:
docker build -t pentest-mcp . -
Configure Claude Desktop:
Edit your Claude Desktop config file:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Linux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{ "mcpServers": { "pentest-mcp": { "command": "docker", "args": ["run", "--rm", "-i", "pentest-mcp"] } } } - Windows:
-
Restart Claude Desktop
Local Setup
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Run server
python pentest_mcp_server_stdio.py
Available Tools (34 total)
Network Scanning (4)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
scan_network |
Nmap network scan (basic/full/quick) |
resolve_dns |
DNS resolution |
scan_port |
Single port scan |
scan_http_headers |
HTTP header security analysis |
SSH/Access (5)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
ssh_connect |
SSH connection test |
ssh_execute_command |
Execute remote commands via SSH |
ssh_explore_system |
System enumeration (users, network, SUID, etc.) |
find_flags |
CTF flag file search |
ftp_connect |
FTP connection and directory listing |
Web Vulnerability Scanning (4)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
detect_technology |
CMS/Framework detection |
enumerate_directories |
Directory/file brute force |
test_sql_injection |
SQL injection testing |
test_xss |
XSS vulnerability testing |
Exploit/Intelligence (3)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_cve |
CVE vulnerability search |
get_vulnerability_info |
Product vulnerability lookup |
generate_exploit_payload |
Reverse shell payload generation |
Code Security (5)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
check_security_tools |
Check installed security tool availability |
semgrep_scan |
SAST - Static code analysis for vulnerabilities |
trivy_scan |
SCA - Dependency/container vulnerability scan |
trufflehog_scan |
Secret detection in Git repos/filesystems |
ffuf_fuzz |
High-speed web application fuzzing |
Code Analysis / 0-day Discovery (5)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
repo_map |
Map repository structure - entry points, key files |
extract_definitions |
Extract function/class definitions |
analyze_call_graph |
Analyze function calls, identify dangerous sinks |
find_attack_surface |
Find input sources → dangerous sinks |
code_summary |
Generate security-focused code summary |
Taint Analysis (1)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
taint_analysis |
Track data flow from sources to sinks, determine exploitability |
AI Security Testing (3)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
test_prompt_injection |
Test AI APIs for prompt injection vulnerabilities |
test_system_prompt_extraction |
Attempt to extract system prompts from AI services |
test_content_filter_bypass |
Test content filter bypass techniques (leetspeak, homoglyphs, etc.) |
Authenticated Testing (4)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
authenticated_request |
Make authenticated HTTP requests with OAuth/API key |
test_idor |
Test for Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerabilities |
test_auth_bypass |
Test authentication/authorization bypass (token manipulation, header injection) |
test_rate_limiting |
Test rate limiting implementation |
0-day Discovery Workflow
1. repo_map → Understand project structure
2. find_attack_surface → Identify inputs and dangerous operations
3. taint_analysis → Track actual data flow (source → sink)
4. semgrep_scan → Pattern-based vulnerability detection
5. [AI analysis] → Verify exploitability
Usage Examples
Use natural language in Claude Desktop:
Scan 192.168.1.1 for open ports
Check security headers for https://example.com
Search for CVE-2021-44228 details
Analyze /path/to/repo for 0-day vulnerabilities
Run taint analysis on /path/to/python/project
Penetration Testing Phases
| Phase | Status | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Reconnaissance | ✅ | nmap, DNS, port scanning |
| Web Application Testing | ✅ | Headers, SQLi, XSS, directory enumeration |
| Vulnerability Assessment | ✅ | CVE search, product vulnerabilities |
| Code Analysis (SAST/SCA) | ✅ | Semgrep, Trivy, TruffleHog |
| 0-day Discovery | ✅ | Taint analysis, attack surface mapping |
| Exploitation | ✅ | Payload generation |
| Gaining Access | ✅ | SSH, FTP connection |
| Post-Exploitation | ✅ | System exploration, flag search |
| AI Security Testing | ✅ | Prompt injection, system prompt extraction, filter bypass |
| Authenticated Testing | ✅ | IDOR, auth bypass, rate limiting |
Security Warning
This tool is for authorized security testing only.
Permitted Use
- Systems you own or manage
- Systems with explicit written permission
- CTF competition environments
- Research/educational lab environments
Prohibited Use
- Scanning systems without permission
- Malicious purposes
- Unauthorized access attempts
Use responsibly. We are not liable for illegal activities.
Project Structure
.
├── pentest_mcp_server_stdio.py # Main MCP server
├── tools/ # Tool implementations
│ ├── __init__.py # Package exports
│ ├── network.py # Network scanning (4 tools)
│ ├── ssh_access.py # SSH/access (4 tools)
│ ├── ftp_access.py # FTP (1 tool)
│ ├── web_scanner.py # Web vulnerability (4 tools)
│ ├── exploit.py # Exploit/intelligence (3 tools)
│ ├── code_security.py # SAST/SCA/Secret/Fuzzing (5 tools)
│ ├── code_analysis.py # 0-day discovery (5 tools)
│ ├── taint_analysis.py # Taint analysis (1 tool)
│ ├── ai_security.py # AI security testing (3 tools)
│ └── auth_testing.py # Authenticated testing (4 tools)
├── wordlists/ # Bundled wordlists (Docker)
├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies
├── Dockerfile # Docker build
└── README.md # This file
Technical Stack
- Protocol: Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Language: Python 3.10+
- Libraries: mcp, nmap, asyncssh, httpx, ast (taint analysis)
- External Tools: Semgrep, Trivy, TruffleHog, ffuf (optional)
Troubleshooting
MCP Server Not Recognized
- Fully quit Claude Desktop (check task manager)
- Restart Claude Desktop
- Verify MCP server appears in settings
Dependency Errors
Use a virtual environment:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Nmap Not Found
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install nmap
# macOS
brew install nmap
# Windows: Download from https://nmap.org/download.html
License
MIT License
Contributing
Pull requests welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss.
Support
Report issues on GitHub Issues section.
Author: d01ki Repository: https://github.com/d01ki/Pentest-mcp License: MIT
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