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Shodan MCP Server

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# Shodan MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Shodan API functionality and CVE database, allowing AI assistants to query information about internet-connected devices, services, and vulnerabilities.

## Features

### Network Intelligence

- **Host Information**: Get detailed information about specific IP addresses
- **Search Capabilities**: Search Shodan's database for devices and services
- **Network Scanning**: Scan network ranges (CIDR notation) for devices
- **SSL Certificate Information**: Get SSL certificate details for domains
- **IoT Device Search**: Find specific types of IoT devices

### Vulnerability Intelligence

- **CVE Lookup**: Get detailed information about specific vulnerabilities
- **Vulnerability Search**: Search CVEs with advanced filters (product, KEV status, EPSS scores)
- **CPE Information**: Get Common Platform Enumeration data for products
- **Latest Vulnerabilities**: Access newest CVEs and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- **Exploit Prediction**: Get CVEs sorted by EPSS exploit prediction scores

## Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/Cyreslab-AI/shodan-mcp-server.git
   cd shodan-mcp-server
   ```

2. Install dependencies:

   ```bash
   npm install
   ```

3. Build the server:

   ```bash
   npm run build
   ```

4. Set up your Shodan API key:

   ```bash
   export SHODAN_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"
   ```

5. Start the server:
   ```bash
   npm start
   ```

## MCP Integration

This server can be integrated with Claude or other MCP-compatible AI assistants. To add it to Claude Desktop or Claude.app:

1. Add the server to your MCP settings:

   ```json
   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "shodan": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": ["/path/to/shodan-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
         "env": {
           "SHODAN_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
         }
       }
     }
   }
   ```

2. Restart Claude to load the new MCP server.

## Available Tools

### Search & Host Information Tools

#### get_host_info

Get detailed information about a specific IP address.

**Parameters:**

- `ip` (required): IP address to look up
- `max_items` (optional): Maximum number of items to include in arrays (default: 5)
- `fields` (optional): List of fields to include in the results (e.g., ['ip_str', 'ports', 'location.country_name'])

#### search_shodan

Search Shodan's database for devices and services.

**Parameters:**

- `query` (required): Shodan search query (e.g., 'apache country:US')
- `page` (optional): Page number for results pagination (default: 1)
- `facets` (optional): List of facets to include in the search results (e.g., ['country', 'org'])
- `max_items` (optional): Maximum number of items to include in arrays (default: 5)
- `fields` (optional): List of fields to include in the results (e.g., ['ip_str', 'ports', 'location.country_name'])
- `summarize` (optional): Whether to return a summary of the results instead of the full data (default: false)

#### get_host_count

Get the count of hosts matching a search query without consuming query credits.

**Parameters:**

- `query` (required): Shodan search query to count hosts for
- `facets` (optional): List of facets to include in the count results (e.g., ['country', 'org'])

#### scan_network_range

Scan a network range (CIDR notation) for devices.

**Parameters:**

- `cidr` (required): Network range in CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24)
- `max_items` (optional): Maximum number of items to include in results (default: 5)
- `fields` (optional): List of fields to include in the results (e.g., ['ip_str', 'ports', 'location.country_name'])

#### search_iot_devices

Search for specific types of IoT devices.

**Parameters:**

- `device_type` (required): Type of IoT device to search for (e.g., 'webcam', 'router', 'smart tv')
- `country` (optional): Optional country code to limit search (e.g., 'US', 'DE')
- `max_items` (optional): Maximum number of items to include in results (default: 5)

### SSL & Certificate Tools

#### get_ssl_info

Get SSL certificate information for a domain.

**Parameters:**

- `domain` (required): Domain name to look up SSL certificates for (e.g., example.com)

### DNS Tools

#### dns_lookup

Resolve hostnames to IP addresses using DNS lookup.

**Parameters:**

- `hostnames` (required): List of hostnames to resolve (e.g., ['google.com', 'facebook.com'])

#### reverse_dns_lookup

Get hostnames for IP addresses using reverse DNS lookup.

**Parameters:**

- `ips` (required): List of IP addresses to lookup (e.g., ['8.8.8.8', '1.1.1.1'])

#### get_domain_info

Get comprehensive domain information including subdomains and DNS records.

**Parameters:**

- `domain` (required): Domain name to lookup (e.g., 'google.com')
- `history` (optional): Include historical DNS data (default: false)
- `type` (optional): DNS record type filter (A, AAAA, CNAME, NS, SOA, MX, TXT)
- `page` (optional): Page number for pagination (default: 1)

### Search Utility Tools

#### list_search_facets

List all available search facets that can be used with Shodan queries.

**Parameters:** None

#### list_search_filters

List all available search filters that can be used in Shodan queries.

**Parameters:** None

#### parse_search_tokens

Parse a search query to understand which filters and parameters are being used.

**Parameters:**

- `query` (required): Shodan search query to parse and analyze

### Infrastructure Tools

#### list_ports

List all ports that Shodan crawls on the Internet.

**Parameters:** None

#### list_protocols

List all protocols that can be used when performing on-demand Internet scans.

**Parameters:** None

### CVE & Vulnerability Tools

#### get_cve_info

Get detailed information about a specific CVE.

**Parameters:**

- `cve_id` (required): CVE ID to look up (e.g., 'CVE-2021-44228')

#### search_cves

Search for vulnerabilities with various filters.

**Parameters:**

- `cpe23` (optional): CPE 2.3 string to search for (e.g., 'cpe:2.3:a:apache:log4j:\*')
- `product` (optional): Product name to search for vulnerabilities (e.g., 'apache', 'windows')
- `is_kev` (optional): Filter for Known Exploited Vulnerabilities only
- `sort_by_epss` (optional): Sort results by EPSS score (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)
- `start_date` (optional): Start date for filtering CVEs (YYYY-MM-DD format)
- `end_date` (optional): End date for filtering CVEs (YYYY-MM-DD format)
- `limit` (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)
- `skip` (optional): Number of results to skip for pagination (default: 0)

#### get_cpes

Get Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) information for products.

**Parameters:**

- `product` (optional): Product name to search for (e.g., 'apache', 'windows')
- `vendor` (optional): Vendor name to filter by (e.g., 'microsoft', 'apache')
- `version` (optional): Version to filter by (e.g., '2.4.1')
- `limit` (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)
- `skip` (optional): Number of results to skip for pagination (default: 0)

#### get_newest_cves

Get the newest vulnerabilities from the CVE database.

**Parameters:**

- `limit` (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)

#### get_kev_cves

Get Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) from CISA.

**Parameters:**

- `limit` (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)

#### get_cves_by_epss

Get CVEs sorted by EPSS score (Exploit Prediction Scoring System).

**Parameters:**

- `limit` (optional): Maximum number of results to return (default: 10)

### Account & Utility Tools

#### get_api_info

Get information about your API plan including credits and limits.

**Parameters:** None

#### get_account_profile

Get account profile information including membership status and credits.

**Parameters:** None

#### get_my_ip

Get your current IP address as seen from the Internet.

**Parameters:** None

## Available Resources

- `shodan://host/{ip}`: Information about a specific IP address

## API Limitations

Some Shodan API endpoints require a paid membership. The following features are only available with a paid Shodan API key:

- Search functionality (search_shodan, scan_network_range, get_ssl_info, search_iot_devices, get_host_count, get_domain_info)
- Network scanning
- SSL certificate lookup
- IoT device search

**Note**: CVE database functionality (get_cve_info, search_cves, get_cpes, get_newest_cves, get_kev_cves, get_cves_by_epss) is completely free and does not require a paid Shodan subscription.

## License

MIT

## Developed by

[Cyreslab.ai](https://cyreslab.ai)

## Citation
If you use this project in your research or publications, please cite it as follows:

```bibtex @misc{shodanmcp2025, 
author = {Bassem Abidi and Moudather Chelbi},
title = {Shodan MCP Server},
year = {2025},
howpublished = {https://github.com/Cyreslab-AI/shodan-mcp-server},
note = {Accessed: 2025-06-29}

TDQS

B3.4/5.0

Scored across 23 tools

Disambiguation4/5

Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is some overlap between search tools (search_shodan, search_iot_devices, search_cves) and informational tools (get_cves_by_epss, get_newest_cves, get_kev_cves) that could cause confusion. Descriptions help clarify, but the boundaries between general and specific search/query tools are not perfectly clear.

Naming Consistency5/5

Tool names follow a highly consistent verb_noun pattern throughout, such as get_account_profile, list_ports, search_shodan, and parse_search_tokens. There are no deviations in naming conventions, making the set predictable and easy to understand.

Tool Count3/5

With 23 tools, the count is borderline high for a Shodan server, which might feel heavy for agents to navigate efficiently. While it covers many aspects of Shodan's functionality, some tools could potentially be consolidated or omitted without losing core capabilities.

Completeness5/5

The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for Shodan's domain, including account management, host and domain lookups, vulnerability searches, network scanning, and query parsing. There are no obvious gaps; it supports full CRUD-like operations and lifecycle management for security research tasks.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues