kali-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| container_startA | Start the Kali Linux Docker container. Must be called before running any commands. |
| container_stopA | Stop and remove the Kali Linux Docker container. |
| container_statusB | Check the status of the Kali Linux Docker container. |
| execute_commandA | Execute a shell command inside the Kali Linux container. Use this to run security tools like nmap, sqlmap, hydra, nikto, gobuster, john, hashcat, dirb, enum4linux, and any other installed tool. |
| upload_fileA | Upload/write a file to the Kali Linux container. Useful for uploading wordlists, scripts, or configuration files. |
| download_fileA | Read/download a file from the Kali Linux container. Useful for retrieving scan results and output files. |
| list_filesB | List files in a directory inside the Kali Linux container. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: container management (start/status/stop), file operations (download/list/upload), and command execution. The descriptions explicitly differentiate their functions, making misselection unlikely.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case naming (e.g., container_start, execute_command, list_files). The naming convention is uniform across all seven tools, making them predictable and easy to understand.
Seven tools is well-scoped for managing a Kali Linux Docker container, covering essential operations like container lifecycle, file management, and command execution. Each tool earns its place without redundancy or bloat.
The toolset provides complete coverage for the domain: container lifecycle (start/status/stop), file operations (upload/download/list), and command execution. There are no obvious gaps, enabling agents to perform all necessary tasks for security testing workflows.