Nmap
Exposes Nmap network scanning capabilities through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing users to perform various types of network scans including vulnerability assessment, service detection, and OS fingerprinting.
What is Nmap?
Nmap is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to exposes nmap network scanning capabilities through a model context protocol (mcp) server, allowing users to perform various types of network scans including vulnerability assessment, service detection...
Exposes Nmap network scanning capabilities through a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing users to perform various types of network scans including vulnerability assessment, service detection, and OS fingerprinting.
This server falls under the Security category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Exposes Nmap network scanning capabilities through a Model C
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx nmap-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Nmap
What is Nmap?
Nmap is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes nmap network scanning capabilities through a model context protocol (mcp) server, allowing users to perform various types of network scans including vulnerability assessment, service detection, and os fingerprinting. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Nmap?
Follow the installation instructions on the Nmap GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Nmap?
Nmap works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Nmap free to use?
Yes, Nmap is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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