# Nmap Online MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Nmap Online MCP lets you perform network discovery and security auditing through your AI agent. It handles port scans, DNS lookups, and traceroutes directly in your chat. Instead of running manual commands, you can ask your agent to map out a target's infrastructure or check for open services on a domain instantly.

## Overview
- **Category:** fort-knox
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zzcXTxJo17l0QjaigBuLdOKCDddybQ6rHt7cdH4s/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** network-scanning, port-discovery, dns-lookup, security-auditing, network-diagnostics, penetration-testing

## Description

Nmap Online lets you pull network intelligence and perform security audits using natural language. Instead of wrestling with terminal syntax or remembering specific flags, you can just ask your agent to find open ports on a server or map out a domain's subdomains. It acts as a bridge to high-performance network diagnostic tools, allowing you to see what's actually running on a target without leaving your workspace. You'll find it's a huge time saver for quick reconnaissance or when you're trying to figure out why a connection is dropping. You can even pull WHOIS data or check IP locations to get a full picture of a target's footprint. Since Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can connect it to your existing AI workflow and start auditing networks immediately. It's about getting the data you need to stay secure without the manual overhead of traditional network scanning.

## Tools

### geoip_lookup
Find the physical location and ISP for a given IP address. This helps identify the origin of a target.

### get_http_headers
Pull the raw HTTP response headers from a target website. It's useful for inspecting server configurations.

### list_subdomains
Search for and list all subdomains associated with a domain. Use this for broad infrastructure discovery.

### nmap_scan
Perform a basic Nmap port scan to see which services are active. It quickly highlights open entry points.

### get_page_links
Extract all the links from a specific web page. This helps in quickly mapping out site navigation.

### ping_host
Send a ping to a host to check for basic connectivity. Use it to see if a target is reachable.

### reverse_dns
Perform a reverse DNS lookup to find the domain linked to an IP. This is great for identifying unknown hosts.

### traceroute
Run a network traceroute to map the path and latency of a connection. It helps pinpoint where lag starts.

### whois_lookup
Retrieve the WHOIS registration and ownership details for a domain. Use this to find out who owns a target.

### dns_lookup
Get a forward DNS lookup for a specific domain. Use this to verify where a domain points.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Scan the ports for the domain 'example.com'.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've run the scan for example.com. Here are the open ports:

| Port | Service |
| :--- | :--- |
| 80 | http |
| 443 | https |
| 8080 | http-alt |

Would you like to see the headers for these?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Find the physical location of the IP address 8.8.8.8.
```

**Response:** 
```
The IP 8.8.8.8 is located in Mountain View, California, United States. It's registered to Google LLC. Do you want the WHOIS details for this too?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Trace the network path to 'google.com'.
```

**Response:** 
```
Tracing the path to google.com...

* **Hops:** 8
* **Avg Latency:** 15ms
* **Packet Loss:** 0%

Let me know if you want to check the DNS records next.
```

## Capabilities

### Identify open ports
Find active services and open ports on any IP or domain.

### Map subdomains
Discover the full list of subdomains for a target infrastructure.

### Trace network paths
Run traceroutes to find where latency or connectivity issues occur.

### Pull WHOIS data
Get registration details and ownership information for domains.

### Locate IP addresses
Find the physical location, ISP, and country for any IP.

### Inspect web headers
Grab raw HTTP response headers from target websites.

### Extract page links
Pull all links from a specific web page for analysis.

## Use Cases

### Mapping an attack surface
A researcher asks the agent to find all open ports and subdomains for a new target to identify potential vulnerabilities.

### Troubleshooting a slow connection
A network admin uses the agent to run a traceroute and identify which hop is causing high latency for a specific region.

### Verifying DNS records
A dev asks the agent to perform a forward and reverse DNS lookup to ensure records are propagating correctly after a move.

### Gathering ownership data
A security analyst pulls WHOIS information to identify the registration details of a suspicious domain found in a log.

## Benefits

- Skip the terminal: You don't have to remember complex Nmap flags because your agent handles the syntax for you.
- Faster Recon: Use list_subdomains and whois_lookup together to map out a target's entire infrastructure in seconds.
- Precise Diagnostics: Identify exactly where a connection fails using traceroute and ping_host without manual troubleshooting.
- Instant Geo-Data: Get physical locations and ISP info via geoip_lookup for immediate context on your targets.
- Web Insight: Grab get_http_headers and get_page_links to see what a web server is actually serving.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get real-time network intelligence without having to learn complex command-line tools.

1. Subscribe to the Nmap Online MCP in the Vinkius catalog.
2. Add your HackerTarget API key if you need higher request limits.
3. Ask your AI client to run a scan or lookup on a specific domain.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can Nmap Online help me find open ports?**
Yes, it lets your AI agent perform port scans to identify which services are active on a specific IP or domain.

**How do I use Nmap Online for DNS lookups?**
You can ask your agent to perform forward or reverse DNS lookups to verify records or find associated domains.

**Can I find out where an IP address is located?**
Yes, the Connector can provide the country, city, and ISP information for any IP address you provide.

**Does Nmap Online work for web diagnostics?**
It can pull HTTP headers and extract links from web pages so you can inspect how a site is configured.

**Can I use Nmap Online for traceroutes?**
Yes, it runs network traceroutes to help you see the path data takes and identify where latency issues occur.

**Is Nmap Online good for security research?**
It's great for quickly mapping out a target's attack surface and gathering WHOIS registration data.

**Is a HackerTarget API Key mandatory?**
No. HackerTarget allows a limited number of free daily scans without a key. For higher volume or commercial use, an API key is required.

**Can I perform an aggressive Nmap scan?**
The `nmap_scan` tool in this server performs a standard service discovery scan. Aggressive flags are limited by the upstream API provider for safety and performance reasons.

**What information does the GeoIP lookup provide?**
The GeoIP tool returns the country, region, city, and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) associated with the target IP address.