Nmap Online MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Nmap Online as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add nmap-online --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Nmap Online MCP Server
Connect to high-performance network diagnostic tools through your AI agent and perform essential security auditing and network discovery using natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Nmap Online as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Nmap Online data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Port Scanning — Perform fast Nmap scans to identify open ports and active services on any IP or domain.
- DNS Intelligence — Execute forward and reverse DNS lookups, and discover subdomains for target infrastructures.
- Ownership & Registration — Retrieve comprehensive WHOIS information to identify domain ownership and registration details.
- Geolocation — Map IP addresses to their physical locations, including country, city, and ISP information.
- Network Path Analysis — Run network traceroutes (MTR) and pings to diagnose connectivity and latency issues.
- Web Diagnostics — Inspect raw HTTP response headers and extract all links from target web pages.
The Nmap Online MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Nmap Online to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Nmap Online MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Nmap Online
Ask Claude: "Using Nmap Online, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Nmap Online MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Nmap Online through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Nmap Online tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Nmap Online + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Nmap Online MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Nmap Online tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Nmap Online nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Nmap Online outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Nmap Online status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Nmap Online MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Nmap Online to Claude Code via MCP:
dns_lookup
) for a specific domain. Forward DNS lookup
geoip_lookup
IP geolocation lookup
get_http_headers
Get HTTP response headers
get_page_links
Extract links from a page
list_subdomains
Search for subdomains
nmap_scan
Perform a basic Nmap port scan
ping_host
Ping a host
reverse_dns
Reverse DNS lookup
traceroute
Perform a network traceroute
whois_lookup
WHOIS lookup
Example Prompts for Nmap Online in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Nmap Online immediately.
"Scan the ports for the domain 'example.com'."
"Find the physical location of the IP address 8.8.8.8."
"Trace the network path to 'google.com'."
Troubleshooting Nmap Online MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Nmap Online to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Nmap Online + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Nmap Online MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Nmap Online with your favorite client
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Connect Nmap Online to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.