Kali Linux Security Tools MCP Server

A comprehensive MCP server providing access to 30+ Kali Linux penetration testing tools through Claude Desktop.

⚠️ LEGAL WARNING

IMPORTANT: These tools are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Only use on:

• Systems you own

• Systems you have explicit written permission to test

• Controlled lab environments

Unauthorized access, scanning, or testing of computer systems may be ILLEGAL in your jurisdiction and could result in criminal prosecution.

🛠️ Available Tools (30+ Tools)

Network Scanning

• nmap_scan - Port scanning and service detection

• masscan_scan - High-speed port scanning

• netdiscover_scan - Network host discovery

Web Application Testing

• nikto_scan - Web server vulnerability scanning

• sqlmap_scan - SQL injection testing

• wpscan_scan - WordPress security testing

• dirb_scan - Directory brute forcing

• gobuster_scan - Fast directory/DNS brute forcing

• whatweb_scan - Web technology identification

• wafw00f_scan - WAF detection

• commix_scan - Command injection testing

SSL/TLS Testing

• sslscan_test - SSL/TLS configuration testing

• testssl_test - Comprehensive SSL/TLS testing

DNS Tools

• dnsenum_scan - DNS enumeration

• dnsrecon_scan - DNS reconnaissance

• fierce_scan - DNS and subdomain enumeration

Password Cracking

• john_crack - Password hash cracking

• hydra_crack - Login brute forcing

• crunch_generate - Custom wordlist generation

Exploitation

• searchsploit_search - Exploit database search

• msfconsole_search - Metasploit module search

Information Gathering

• whois_lookup - Domain WHOIS information

• theharvester_search - Email and subdomain harvesting

• smtp_user_enum - SMTP user enumeration

Wireless Testing

• aircrack_info - Wireless interface information

System Auditing

• lynis_audit - System security auditing

Forensics

• exiftool_analyze - File metadata extraction

• binwalk_analyze - Embedded file analysis

Utilities

• netcat_connect - TCP/UDP connection testing

📋 Prerequisites

• Docker Desktop installed

• Claude Desktop installed

• At least 8GB RAM

• 20GB free disk space

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone the Repository

cd ~/MCP/kali
git clone https://github.com/JesseEikeland/kali-linux-mcp.git .

2. Create Output Directory

mkdir output

3. Build the Docker Container

docker-compose build

This will take 10-15 minutes as it downloads Kali Linux and installs all security tools.

4. Test the Server

docker-compose up

You should see log messages indicating the server has started. Press Ctrl+C to stop.

5. Configure Claude Desktop

Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add this configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kali-security-tools": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "compose",
        "-f",
        "/Users/jesse/MCP/kali/docker-compose.yml",
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "kali-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Note: The path /Users/jesse/MCP/kali/docker-compose.yml is already set for your system. If you cloned to a different location, update this path.

6. Restart Claude Desktop

Completely quit and restart Claude Desktop.

7. Verify Installation

In Claude Desktop, start a new conversation and look for the 🔌 icon indicating MCP tools are available. You should see 30+ security tools available.

8. Test a Tool

Try this prompt in Claude:

Use searchsploit_search to search for "wordpress" exploits

📁 File Storage

Place files to analyze in the ./output directory. Tools like exiftool_analyze and binwalk_analyze will access files from this location.

🔒 Security Features

• Non-root execution

• Input sanitization

• Command timeout protection

• Dangerous character filtering

• IP and domain validation

• Logging for audit trails

📝 Usage Examples

Port Scanning

Use nmap_scan to scan 192.168.1.1 with scan_type "basic"

Web Vulnerability Scanning

Use nikto_scan to test http://testsite.local on port 80

SQL Injection Testing

Use sqlmap_scan to test http://testsite.local/page.php?id=1

Exploit Search

Use searchsploit_search to find exploits for "apache 2.4"

WordPress Scanning

Use wpscan_scan to scan https://example.com with enumerate "vp"

⚡ Performance Notes

• Some scans may take several minutes

• Timeout limits prevent hanging

• Network mode: host (for raw packet access)

• Requires NET_ADMIN and NET_RAW capabilities

🐛 Troubleshooting

Permission Errors

Ensure Docker has proper capabilities set in docker-compose.yml

Timeout Issues

Increase timeout values in server.py for long-running scans

Network Issues

Verify network_mode: host is set for tools requiring raw sockets

Container Won't Start

# Check logs
docker-compose logs

# Rebuild container
docker-compose build --no-cache

🔄 Updating Tools

To update the security tools database:

docker-compose run --rm kali-mcp-server sudo searchsploit -u

📚 Additional Resources

• Kali Linux Documentation

• Nmap Reference Guide

• OWASP Testing Guide

• Metasploit Unleashed

⚖️ Ethical Use

Always follow responsible disclosure practices. If you discover vulnerabilities:

1. Document findings carefully

2. Notify the system owner privately

3. Allow reasonable time for fixes

4. Do not disclose publicly without permission

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

📄 License

For educational and authorized testing purposes only.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The authors and contributors are not responsible for misuse of these tools. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have proper authorization before testing any systems.

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