MCP Server Fuzzer
A generic mcp server fuzzer
What is MCP Server Fuzzer?
MCP Server Fuzzer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to generic mcp server fuzzer
A generic mcp server fuzzer
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- A generic mcp server fuzzer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx fuzzerConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use MCP Server Fuzzer
MCP Server Fuzzer (mcp-fuzzer) is a CLI tool for security testing MCP servers by fuzzing tool arguments, protocol request types, and resource/prompt flows across all major transports — HTTP, SSE, stdio, and StreamableHTTP. It includes optional safety controls such as filesystem sandboxing, PATH-based command blocking, and network restrictions, plus rich reporting via CSV and HTML exports. Developers and security researchers use it to validate that their MCP server implementations handle malformed, boundary, and adversarial inputs correctly before production deployment.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or higher
- pip for package installation
- A running MCP server to test (HTTP, SSE, stdio, or StreamableHTTP transport)
- Optional: Docker if you prefer containerised runs
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop is not required — mcp-fuzzer is a standalone CLI
Install mcp-fuzzer from PyPI
Install the package globally with pip. Python 3.10+ is required. You can also install from source or use the official Docker image.
pip install mcp-fuzzerStart an example MCP server to fuzz
The repository bundles example servers so you can try the fuzzer immediately. The HTTP example server exposes test_tool, echo_tool, and secure_tool on localhost:8000.
pip install "mcp[cli]" uvicorn
python3 examples/test_server.pyFuzz tool arguments
Run the fuzzer in tools mode against your server endpoint. The --runs flag controls how many fuzz iterations are executed per discovered tool.
mcp-fuzzer --mode tools --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/ --runs 10Fuzz protocol request types
Test specific MCP protocol messages such as InitializeRequest for edge-case handling. Use --protocol-type to target a specific message type.
mcp-fuzzer --mode protocol --protocol-type InitializeRequest \
--protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/ --runs-per-type 5Enable safety controls and export results
Add --enable-safety-system to activate filesystem sandboxing and command blocking during the fuzz run. Export findings to CSV and HTML for review.
mcp-fuzzer --mode tools --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/ \
--enable-safety-system --safety-report \
--export-csv results.csv --export-html results.htmlFuzz a stdio-based MCP server
For servers that communicate over stdio, pass the launch command as the endpoint string and optionally restrict the filesystem root for safety.
mcp-fuzzer --mode tools --protocol stdio --endpoint "python my_server.py" \
--enable-safety-system --fs-root /tmp/mcp-safeLoad configuration from YAML (optional)
For repeatable or CI-integrated fuzz runs, store all options in a YAML config file and reference it with --config.
mcp-fuzzer --config config.yamlMCP Server Fuzzer Examples
Running mcp-fuzzer from the command line
mcp-fuzzer is a standalone CLI tool and does not require an MCP client config file. The following shows a complete all-phase run against an HTTP server.
# Run tool fuzzing + protocol fuzzing in one pass
mcp-fuzzer --mode all --phase both --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/
# With auth config for servers that require a bearer token
mcp-fuzzer --mode tools --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/ \
--auth-config examples/auth_config.jsonPrompts to try
mcp-fuzzer is a CLI tool; use these commands to explore its capabilities.
- mcp-fuzzer --help
- mcp-fuzzer --mode tools --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/ --runs 20 --export-html report.html
- mcp-fuzzer --mode protocol --protocol-type InitializeRequest --protocol http --endpoint http://localhost:8000/mcp/
- mcp-fuzzer --mode all --protocol stdio --endpoint "python my_server.py" --enable-safety-systemTroubleshooting MCP Server Fuzzer
Connection refused when targeting an HTTP server endpoint
Ensure the MCP server is running before starting the fuzzer. For the bundled example, run `python3 examples/test_server.py` first, which binds to http://localhost:8000/mcp/ by default.
Fuzzer exits immediately with 'no tools discovered'
Verify that the server implements the MCP tools/list endpoint and that the correct --protocol flag matches the server transport (http, sse, stdio, or streamablehttp).
Safety system blocks legitimate test commands
Use --fs-root to set a permissive sandbox root directory, or adjust the PATH-block list via the YAML config file to exclude commands your server legitimately calls.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Server Fuzzer
What is MCP Server Fuzzer?
MCP Server Fuzzer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that generic mcp server fuzzer It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Server Fuzzer?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Server Fuzzer GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Server Fuzzer?
MCP Server Fuzzer works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Server Fuzzer free to use?
Yes, MCP Server Fuzzer is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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