MCP OSINT
MCP server to perform various OSINT tasks by leveraging common network reconnaissance tools.
What is MCP OSINT?
MCP OSINT is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server to perform various osint tasks by leveraging common network reconnaissance tools.
MCP server to perform various OSINT tasks by leveraging common network reconnaissance tools.
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- MCP server to perform various OSINT tasks by leveraging comm
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-osintConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP OSINT
The MCP OSINT Server gives AI assistants access to a suite of network reconnaissance and open-source intelligence tools, wrapping common utilities like WHOIS, Nmap, dnsrecon, DNSTwist, dig, and host into MCP-compatible tools. Security researchers and network administrators can ask Claude to perform domain reconnaissance, port scanning, DNS analysis, and typosquatting detection using plain natural language prompts. An OSINT overview tool runs all seven utilities concurrently for a comprehensive target profile in a single request.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8 or higher
- The following system tools must be installed: nmap, dnsrecon, dnstiwst, dig, host (whois is usually pre-installed on Linux/macOS)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
- Root or sudo access may be required for certain Nmap scan types
Install required system OSINT tools
The MCP server wraps existing system utilities. Ensure nmap, dnsrecon, dnstiwst, and bind-utils (dig/host) are installed on your system.
# On Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt-get install nmap dnsrecon dnstiwst dnsutils
# On macOS with Homebrew:
brew install nmap dnsrecon dnstiwst bindInstall via Smithery CLI
Use the Smithery CLI to install and configure the MCP OSINT server for Claude Desktop automatically.
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-osint --client claudeOr clone and run manually
Clone the repository and run the server directly using Python if you prefer manual setup.
git clone https://github.com/himanshusanecha/mcp-osint-server
cd mcp-osint-server
pip install -r requirements.txt
python server.pyAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
If not using Smithery, manually add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json.
Restart Claude Desktop and verify tools are available
Restart Claude Desktop after configuration changes. Ask Claude to list available tools or perform a simple WHOIS lookup to verify the server is connected.
MCP OSINT Examples
Client configuration
Configure Claude Desktop to run the mcp-osint server. The server wraps local system tools, so the system utilities must be installed on the same machine.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-osint": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@smithery/cli", "run", "mcp-osint"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these natural language prompts to run OSINT reconnaissance through Claude. The OSINT overview prompt runs all tools concurrently.
- "Get me the WHOIS information for example.com"
- "Perform a fast Nmap scan on 192.168.1.1 and list open ports"
- "Run DNS reconnaissance on mytarget.com"
- "Check for domain typosquatting risks using DNSTwist on mycompany.com"
- "Show me all DNS records for example.com using dig"
- "Give me a full OSINT overview for example.com running all tools"Troubleshooting MCP OSINT
Nmap scan fails with permission denied or requires root
Certain Nmap scan types (SYN scan, OS detection) require root privileges. Either run the MCP server as root, use sudo, or restrict to non-privileged scan types by specifying '-sT' (TCP connect scan) in your prompt.
dnsrecon or dnstiwst command not found errors
These tools must be installed on the same system running the MCP server. Install them via your package manager: 'sudo apt-get install dnsrecon' or 'pip install dnsrecon dnstiwst'. Verify each tool is accessible in the system PATH.
OSINT overview takes too long or times out
The concurrent OSINT overview runs all seven tools simultaneously against a target. For slow networks or firewalled hosts, individual tool timeouts may trigger. Try running tools individually (WHOIS, dig, host) first to identify which are hanging, then skip those in your prompts.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP OSINT
What is MCP OSINT?
MCP OSINT is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server to perform various osint tasks by leveraging common network reconnaissance tools. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP OSINT?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP OSINT GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP OSINT?
MCP OSINT works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP OSINT free to use?
Yes, MCP OSINT is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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