Server Audit
mcpserver-audit: Helps you check if MCP servers are safe before using them. Examines servers for security problems, supports publishing findings in audit-db and vulnerability-db. Part of the Model Context Protocol Security initiative, a Cloud Securit
What is Server Audit?
Server Audit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcpserver-audit: helps you check if mcp servers are safe before using them. examines servers for security problems, supports publishing findings in audit-db and vulnerability-db. part of the model con...
mcpserver-audit: Helps you check if MCP servers are safe before using them. Examines servers for security problems, supports publishing findings in audit-db and vulnerability-db. Part of the Model Context Protocol Security initiative, a Cloud Securit
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- mcpserver-audit: Helps you check if MCP servers are safe bef
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcpserver-auditConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use Server Audit
MCP Server Audit is a security tool from the Model Context Protocol Security initiative that helps developers and security teams evaluate MCP servers for vulnerabilities before deploying them. It performs static code analysis, dependency scanning, credential management checks, and MCP protocol compliance verification, and can publish findings to shared audit and vulnerability databases. Teams integrating third-party MCP servers into their AI workflows can use this tool to assess risk and document their security due diligence.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later with npx available
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible AI client
- Access to the MCP server source code or package you want to audit
- Optional: internet access for vulnerability database lookups
Clone the audit server repository
Pull the mcpserver-audit source from GitHub so you have the prompt templates and check definitions available locally.
git clone https://github.com/ModelContextProtocol-Security/mcpserver-audit.git
cd mcpserver-auditInstall dependencies
Install the Node.js dependencies required to run the audit server.
npm installAdd the server to Claude Desktop config
Register mcpserver-audit as an MCP server in Claude Desktop so Claude can invoke the audit and security check tools.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcpserver-audit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcpserver-audit"]
}
}
}Run a security assessment prompt
Use one of the built-in prompt templates to conduct a full security audit of a target MCP server by name or source path.
# In Claude Desktop, reference the prompt file:
"read prompts/security-assessment.md and conduct a security audit of MCP server @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"Check for specific credential vulnerabilities
Target a specific security concern such as credential management by referencing the relevant check definition.
"read checks/credential-management-security.md and check for credential vulnerabilities in the target MCP server"Server Audit Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the mcpserver-audit MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcpserver-audit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcpserver-audit"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for running security audits and vulnerability checks.
- "Read prompts/security-assessment.md and conduct a security audit of MCP server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github."
- "Read prompts/targeted-evaluation.md and audit the security of the filesystem MCP server."
- "Read checks/credential-management-security.md and check for credential vulnerabilities in the Slack MCP server."
- "Summarize the security risks of using an MCP server that has no input validation on tool arguments."
- "What MCP protocol compliance issues should I look for when reviewing a third-party MCP server?"Troubleshooting Server Audit
The audit returns generic results without scanning actual server code
Point Claude at the specific server's source code directory or package path when invoking the audit prompt. Provide the full path to the server implementation so the static analysis checks have code to examine.
Vulnerability database lookups time out or return no results
Ensure the machine running the audit server has outbound internet access. If operating in a restricted network, the tool will fall back to local static checks only — note this in your findings.
npx mcpserver-audit fails with package not found
The package may not be published to npm. Run the server directly from the cloned repository using 'node index.js' or 'npm start' from within the mcpserver-audit directory, and reference that command in your MCP config.
Frequently Asked Questions about Server Audit
What is Server Audit?
Server Audit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcpserver-audit: helps you check if mcp servers are safe before using them. examines servers for security problems, supports publishing findings in audit-db and vulnerability-db. part of the model context protocol security initiative, a cloud securit It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Server Audit?
Follow the installation instructions on the Server Audit GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Server Audit?
Server Audit works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Server Audit free to use?
Yes, Server Audit 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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