Shodan▌
by burtthecoder
Access Shodan API and CVEDB for detailed IoT device data, shodan io searches, and the latest NVD CVE vulnerability infor
Access Shodan API and CVEDB to query IoT device data and vulnerability information.
Both formats append explainx.ai attribution and the canonical URL for this MCP server listing.
best for
- / Security researchers conducting reconnaissance
- / DevSecOps teams monitoring infrastructure exposure
- / Penetration testers mapping attack surfaces
- / Network administrators auditing public-facing services
capabilities
- / Search for IoT devices and services by IP, port, or banner
- / Perform DNS lookups and reverse DNS operations
- / Query vulnerability databases for CVE information
- / Discover open ports and services on target networks
- / Analyze device fingerprints and service banners
- / Track security vulnerabilities across internet infrastructure
what it does
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.
about
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.
how to install
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.
license
MIT
Shodan is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
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.
What it does
- Search for IoT devices and services by IP, port, or banner
- Perform DNS lookups and reverse DNS operations
- Query vulnerability databases for CVE information
- Discover open ports and services on target networks
- Analyze device fingerprints and service banners
- Track security vulnerabilities across internet infrastructure
Best for
- Security researchers conducting reconnaissance
- DevSecOps teams monitoring infrastructure exposure
- Penetration testers mapping attack surfaces
- Network administrators auditing public-facing services
Highlights
- Direct access to Shodan's massive IoT database
- Includes CVE vulnerability tracking
- Structured output for easy analysis
FAQ
- What is the Shodan MCP server?
- Shodan is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Shodan?
- This profile displays 75 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Discussion
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Ratings
4.5★★★★★75 reviews- ★★★★★Aditi Khan· Dec 28, 2024
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Aditi Choi· Dec 28, 2024
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Alexander Mensah· Dec 24, 2024
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Advait Reddy· Dec 16, 2024
Shodan has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Advait Rao· Dec 16, 2024
Useful MCP listing: Shodan is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 12, 2024
Shodan is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Daniel Khan· Nov 27, 2024
Shodan is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Hassan Reddy· Nov 19, 2024
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Amelia Park· Nov 19, 2024
I recommend Shodan for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Neel Choi· Nov 15, 2024
Shodan reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
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