Shodan Search MCP
Verified · nexlab.netMCP server by nexlab · updated
Defensive Shodan search and host intelligence MCP using customer-provided SHODAN_API_KEY for Shodan Search MCP is published by nexlab.net from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Shodan Search MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http shodan-search-mcp https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-searchRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"shodan-search-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-search"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"shodan-search-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-search"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"shodan-search-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-search"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"shodan-search-mcp": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-search"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-searchIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the shodan-search-mcp block.
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Shodan Search MCP: common questions
How do I install Shodan Search MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http shodan-search-mcp https://mcp.nexlab.net/mcp/shodan-search. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Shodan Search MCP the official server?
Shodan Search MCP is published by nexlab.net from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Shodan Search MCP free?
The code is public, but no licence file was found, so check the repository before commercial use.
Is Shodan Search MCP safe to use?
It scores 16 of 100. Grades: licence F, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Shodan Search MCP?
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Does Shodan Search MCP work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.