Access Shodan API and CVEDB for detailed IoT device data, shodan io searches, and the latest NVD CVE vulnerability infor
by Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example: Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example: Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example: Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Time estimate: 15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Prerequisites
Linear
MCP server for Linear — enables Claude to interact with Linear data and workflows.
MCP Use
The fullstack MCP framework for developing MCP apps for ChatGPT, Claude, and building MCP servers for AI agents. Connect
Chrome MCP
Chrome extension-based MCP server that exposes browser functionality to AI assistants. Control tabs, capture screenshots
mcpSovereign SDK
mcpSovereign SDK — a two-sided AI dataset marketplace, AI prompt marketplace and AI tools marketplace where agents buy/s
Shadcn io
MCP server connects Claude and AI coding tools to shadcn/ui components. Accurate TypeScript props and React component da
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
Shodan has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
Useful MCP listing: Shodan is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
Shodan is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
Shodan is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
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Claude Desktop configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"shodan": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan"
],
"env": {
"SHODAN_API_KEY": "your-shodan-api-key"
}
}
}
}Query Shodan's database of internet-connected devices and security vulnerabilities through their API. Access network intelligence, device discovery, and CVE information for security research and reconnaissance.
Shodan is a community-built MCP server published by burtthecoder that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Access Shodan API and CVEDB for detailed IoT device data, shodan io searches, and the latest NVD CVE vulnerability infor It is categorized under auth security, developer tools.
You can install Shodan in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
Access Shodan API and CVEDB for detailed IoT device data, shodan io searches, and the latest NVD CVE vulnerability infor
TL;DR: Query Shodan's database of internet-connected devices and security vulnerabilities through their API. Access network intelligence, device discovery, and CVE information for security research and reconnaissance.
Steps
Troubleshooting
✓ Do
✗ Don't
💡 Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
✓ Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Screenshot Capture
Capture screenshots across macOS, Windows, and Linux using advanced screen capture and recording software for analysis,