Shodan MCP Server
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Shodan API. It allows you to programmatically query Shodan for information about devices, vulnerabilities, and more.
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Shodan MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Shodan's internet scanning capabilities through a standardized interface.
Overview
This server implements the Model Context Protocol to expose Shodan's powerful internet scanning and reconnaissance capabilities. It provides a standardized interface for querying Shodan's database of internet-connected devices, services, and vulnerabilities.
Features
- Search Capabilities: Query Shodan's database using advanced search filters
- DNS Lookup: Resolve domain names and get detailed DNS information
- CVE Information: Get detailed information about Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- Get Vulnerabilities: Get detailed infor Vulnerabilities related to an IP address
- Standardized Interface: Uses MCP protocol for consistent communication
- Environment Variable Support: Secure API key management through environment variables
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm (v6 or higher)
- Shodan API key
Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/X3r0K/Shodan-MCP-Server-Inspector.git cd shodan-mcp-server-Inspector
-
Install dependencies:
npm install
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Create a
.env.local
file in the root directory and add your Shodan API key:SHODAN_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
Usage
Starting the Server
-
Build the server:
npm run build
-
Start the server:
node build/index.js
Available Tools
-
Search Tool
- Query: Search for devices and services using Shodan's search syntax
- Example:
log4j country:US city:Atlanta
- Returns: List of matching devices with detailed information
-
DNS Lookup Tool
- Query: Domain name to resolve
- Example:
example.com
- Returns: DNS records and related information
-
CVE Info Tool
- Query: CVE identifier
- Example:
CVE-2021-44228
- Returns: Detailed vulnerability information
Example Queries
// Search for Log4j vulnerable systems in the US
{
"query": "log4j country:US"
}
// DNS lookup for a domain
{
"query": "example.com"
}
// Get CVE information
{
"query": "CVE-2021-44228"
}
Using the MCP Inspector
You can use the MCP inspector to interact with the server directly:
- Install the MCP inspector:
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
- Run the inspector with your server:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector build/index.js
The inspector provides an interactive interface to:
- Test all available tools
- View tool documentation
- Debug server responses
- Monitor server status
Environment Variables
SHODAN_API_KEY
: Your Shodan API key (required)PORT
: Server port (optional, defaults to 3000)LOG_LEVEL
: Logging level (optional, defaults to 'info')
Error Handling
The server implements comprehensive error handling for:
- Invalid API keys
- Rate limiting
- Network issues
- Invalid queries
- Server errors
Security Considerations
-
API Key Protection:
- Never commit API keys to version control
- Use environment variables for sensitive data
- Rotate API keys regularly
-
Rate Limiting:
- Respect Shodan's API rate limits
- Implement client-side rate limiting
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Data Privacy:
- Filter sensitive information from responses
- Implement access controls as needed
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
- Shodan for providing the API
- Model Context Protocol team for the MCP specification
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