BugBounty
Comprehensive MCP server for bug bounty hunting and web application penetration testing
What is BugBounty?
BugBounty is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to comprehensive mcp server for bug bounty hunting and web application penetration testing
Comprehensive MCP server for bug bounty hunting and web application penetration testing
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Comprehensive MCP server for bug bounty hunting and web appl
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx bugbountyConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use BugBounty
The BugBounty MCP Server is a comprehensive Python-based security platform that gives AI assistants access to 92+ penetration testing tools across eight categories including reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, and reporting. It integrates with industry-standard tools like nmap, nuclei, sqlmap, subfinder, and httpx, allowing you to conduct structured bug bounty campaigns and web application security assessments through natural language commands. Designed for authorized security testing, it includes safeguards like target whitelisting, rate limiting, and audit logging to ensure responsible use.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ (3.11+ recommended) installed on macOS, Linux, or WSL
- External security tools installed: nmap, masscan, nikto, sqlmap, nuclei, subfinder, httpx, gobuster, ffuf
- Optional API keys: SHODAN_API_KEY, VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY, CENSYS_API_ID/SECRET, GITHUB_TOKEN, SECURITYTRAILS_API_KEY
- Docker and docker-compose (for the recommended Docker installation method)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, and explicit authorization to test any target systems
Clone the repository
Clone the BugBounty MCP Server repository from GitHub to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/gokulapap/bugbounty-mcp-server.git
cd bugbounty-mcp-serverInstall via Docker (recommended)
Build and start the server using Docker Compose. This is the recommended method as it bundles all security tool dependencies.
docker-compose up --build -dConfigure environment variables
Copy the example env file and fill in your API keys for optional integrations like Shodan, VirusTotal, Censys, and GitHub. Only the keys you provide will enable those integrations.
cp env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your API keys:
# SHODAN_API_KEY=your_key
# VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY=your_key
# CENSYS_API_ID=your_id
# CENSYS_API_SECRET=your_secret
# GITHUB_TOKEN=your_token
# SECURITYTRAILS_API_KEY=your_keyConfigure Claude Desktop
Add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file. This uses the Docker exec method to connect to the running container.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bugbounty-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["exec", "-i", "bugbounty-mcp-server", "bugbounty-mcp", "serve"]
}
}
}Verify the server is running
Check that the Docker container is up and the server is healthy before attempting connections from your MCP client.
docker-compose ps
docker logs bugbounty-mcp-serverBugBounty Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration using the Docker-based deployment. Replace the container name if you customized docker-compose.yml.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bugbounty-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"exec",
"-i",
"bugbounty-mcp-server",
"bugbounty-mcp",
"serve"
]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to use after connecting the server. Always ensure you have explicit authorization before testing any target.
- "Enumerate all subdomains for example.com using subfinder and httpx"
- "Run a comprehensive port scan on 192.168.1.1 and identify running services"
- "Test the login endpoint at https://example.com/login for SQL injection vulnerabilities"
- "Search GitHub for exposed credentials related to example.com"
- "Generate a vulnerability report summarizing findings from today's assessment"Troubleshooting BugBounty
Docker container exits immediately or crashes on startup
Check logs with 'docker logs bugbounty-mcp-server'. Ensure docker-compose.yml is present and not modified. Try rebuilding with 'docker-compose up --build' to ensure the image is fresh.
External tools like nmap or nuclei are not found
If using native installation instead of Docker, install each tool separately. On macOS use Homebrew (e.g. 'brew install nmap'), on Ubuntu use apt (e.g. 'apt install nmap'). Nuclei and subfinder need to be installed from their GitHub releases or via 'go install'.
API key integrations like Shodan or VirusTotal return errors
Verify the .env file is in the project root and the variable names match exactly (SHODAN_API_KEY, VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY, etc.). Restart the Docker container after editing .env with 'docker-compose restart'.
Frequently Asked Questions about BugBounty
What is BugBounty?
BugBounty is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that comprehensive mcp server for bug bounty hunting and web application penetration testing It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install BugBounty?
Follow the installation instructions on the BugBounty GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with BugBounty?
BugBounty works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is BugBounty free to use?
Yes, BugBounty is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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