Shodan MCP Server

What is Shodan MCP Server?

Shodan MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Shodan API, enabling AI assistants to query information about internet-connected devices and services.

How to use Shodan MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, set the SHODAN_API_KEY environment variable, and start with npm start. For integration with Claude, add the server to your MCP settings JSON with the command node, the path to build/index.js, and the Shodan API key in the env object.

Key features of Shodan MCP Server

• Get detailed host information for specific IP addresses
• Search Shodan’s database for devices and services
• Scan network ranges in CIDR notation for devices
• Obtain SSL certificate details for domains
• Search for specific types of IoT devices

Use cases of Shodan MCP Server

• Look up host information for a given IP using get_host_info
• Search for internet-connected devices or services with search_shodan
• Scan a network range for devices via scan_network_range
• Retrieve SSL certificate data for a domain using get_ssl_info
• Identify specific IoT device types globally or by country with search_iot_devices

FAQ from Shodan MCP Server

What API key is required?

A Shodan API key must be set as the SHODAN_API_KEY environment variable before starting the server.

Are all features available with a free Shodan API key?

No. Search, network scanning, SSL certificate lookup, and IoT device search require a paid Shodan API membership.

How do I integrate Shodan MCP Server with Claude?

Add the server to your MCP settings file with command: "node", args pointing to build/index.js, and the SHODAN_API_KEY in the env block, then restart Claude.

What tools does Shodan MCP Server provide?

Five tools: get_host_info, search_shodan, scan_network_range, get_ssl_info, and search_iot_devices.

What resource is available?

The resource shodan://host/{ip} provides information about a specific IP address.