Web Audit▌
by shen-zhihao
Web Audit scans Node.js package.json, runs npm audit, and creates markdown reports by severity for automated security as
Provides web-based security audit capabilities for Node.js projects by scanning package.json files, running npm audit commands, and generating structured markdown reports categorized by vulnerability severity levels for automated security assessment workflows.
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best for
- / Node.js developers auditing project dependencies
- / Security teams reviewing frontend applications
- / Automated security assessment workflows
capabilities
- / Scan package.json files for vulnerabilities
- / Run npm audit commands automatically
- / Generate markdown security reports
- / Audit remote GitHub repositories
- / Categorize vulnerabilities by severity level
- / Analyze dependency chains and indirect dependencies
what it does
Scans Node.js projects for security vulnerabilities in dependencies using npm audit and generates structured markdown reports. Works with both local projects and remote repositories.
about
Web Audit is a community-built MCP server published by shen-zhihao that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Web Audit scans Node.js package.json, runs npm audit, and creates markdown reports by severity for automated security as It is categorized under auth security, developer tools.
how to install
You can install Web Audit 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
Web Audit is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Web Audit scans Node.js package.json, runs npm audit, and creates markdown reports by severity for automated security as
TL;DR: Scans Node.js projects for security vulnerabilities in dependencies using npm audit and generates structured markdown reports. Works with both local projects and remote repositories.
What it does
- Scan package.json files for vulnerabilities
- Run npm audit commands automatically
- Generate markdown security reports
- Audit remote GitHub repositories
- Categorize vulnerabilities by severity level
- Analyze dependency chains and indirect dependencies
Best for
- Node.js developers auditing project dependencies
- Security teams reviewing frontend applications
- Automated security assessment workflows
Highlights
- Works via npx without installation
- Supports both local and remote repositories
- CLI and MCP server modes
FAQ
- What is the Web Audit MCP server?
- Web Audit 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 Web Audit?
- This profile displays 33 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★★★★★33 reviews- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Dec 28, 2024
According to our notes, Web Audit benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Sophia Martinez· Dec 24, 2024
Web Audit has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 27, 2024
I recommend Web Audit for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Piyush G· Nov 19, 2024
We wired Web Audit into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Kwame Singh· Nov 15, 2024
Web Audit is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Isabella Iyer· Nov 3, 2024
I recommend Web Audit for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Johnson· Oct 22, 2024
Strong directory entry: Web Audit surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 18, 2024
Strong directory entry: Web Audit surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024
Web Audit is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Kwame Martinez· Oct 6, 2024
We wired Web Audit into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
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