Awesome Kali MCP Servers
A collection of MCP servers for Kali Linux that empower AI Agents in reverse engineering and security testing, providing network analysis, target sniffing, traffic analysis, binary understanding, and automation capabilities.
What is Awesome Kali MCP Servers?
Awesome Kali MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to collection of mcp servers for kali linux that empower ai agents in reverse engineering and security testing, providing network analysis, target sniffing, traffic analysis, binary understanding, and au...
A collection of MCP servers for Kali Linux that empower AI Agents in reverse engineering and security testing, providing network analysis, target sniffing, traffic analysis, binary understanding, and automation capabilities.
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- A collection of MCP servers for Kali Linux that empower AI A
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Manual Installation
npx awsome-kali-mcpserversConfiguration
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claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use Awesome Kali MCP Servers
Awesome Kali MCP Servers is a curated collection of Model Context Protocol servers designed to run on Kali Linux, empowering AI agents such as Claude to assist with security testing and reverse engineering workflows. The collection integrates with standard Kali Linux security tools to provide capabilities including network analysis, packet sniffing, traffic monitoring, binary analysis, and automated security task execution — turning an AI assistant into an active participant in penetration testing and research.
Prerequisites
- Kali Linux installed (bare metal, VM, or WSL2) with standard security tools available
- Python 3.10+ and pip installed
- An MCP-compatible AI client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Root or sudo access for network analysis tools (nmap, tcpdump, Wireshark)
- Relevant Kali tools installed for the specific MCP server you want to use (e.g., nmap, binwalk, radare2)
Clone the repository
Clone the awsome_kali_MCPServers repository to your Kali Linux system.
git clone https://github.com/VERMAXVR/awsome_kali_MCPServers.git
cd awsome_kali_MCPServersInstall Python dependencies
Install the required Python packages. Each MCP server in the collection may have its own requirements file inside its subdirectory.
pip install -r requirements.txtIdentify and configure the specific MCP server
The collection contains multiple specialized servers for different security domains. Navigate to the relevant server directory and review its configuration options before registering it with your MCP client.
ls -la # list available servers in the collection
cd network_analysis # example: navigate to a specific serverRegister the server with your MCP client
Add the chosen server to your MCP client configuration. The example below registers a Python-based Kali MCP server using uv. Adjust the path and script name to match the specific server you want to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kali-security": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/awsome_kali_MCPServers/server.py"]
}
}
}Run with appropriate privileges
Network analysis and packet capture tools require elevated privileges. Ensure Claude Desktop or your MCP client process has sudo access, or pre-configure the specific tools to run with the necessary permissions.
# Example: allow nmap to run without sudo using setcap
sudo setcap cap_net_raw+ep $(which nmap)Awesome Kali MCP Servers Examples
Client configuration
Example Claude Desktop configuration for a Kali security MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"kali-security": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/awsome_kali_MCPServers/server.py"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for security testing and reverse engineering tasks through the Kali MCP servers.
- "Run an nmap SYN scan on 192.168.1.0/24 and identify open ports and service versions"
- "Analyze the binary at /home/kali/samples/malware.bin and identify suspicious strings"
- "Capture network traffic on eth0 for 30 seconds and summarize the top talkers"
- "Check if 192.168.1.50 is vulnerable to common web application exploits"
- "Decompile the function at offset 0x401000 in the target binary and explain what it does"Troubleshooting Awesome Kali MCP Servers
Tools fail with 'Permission denied' when running network scans
Network analysis tools like nmap and tcpdump require root privileges. Either run the MCP client with sudo, or use Linux capabilities to grant specific tools raw socket access: sudo setcap cap_net_raw+ep $(which nmap).
A required Kali tool is not found on PATH
Install the missing tool via apt: sudo apt install nmap, sudo apt install wireshark, sudo apt install binwalk, etc. Kali's meta-packages (kali-tools-top10, kali-tools-reverse-engineering) can install entire tool categories at once.
Python dependencies fail to install on Kali Linux
Kali Linux may have conflicts between system Python packages and pip-installed packages. Use a virtual environment: python3 -m venv .venv && source .venv/bin/activate && pip install -r requirements.txt. Update the MCP config command to point to the venv Python binary.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awesome Kali MCP Servers
What is Awesome Kali MCP Servers?
Awesome Kali MCP Servers is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that collection of mcp servers for kali linux that empower ai agents in reverse engineering and security testing, providing network analysis, target sniffing, traffic analysis, binary understanding, and automation capabilities. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Awesome Kali MCP Servers?
Follow the installation instructions on the Awesome Kali MCP Servers GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Awesome Kali MCP Servers?
Awesome Kali MCP Servers works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Awesome Kali MCP Servers free to use?
Yes, Awesome Kali MCP Servers is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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