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.

Nmap Online MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Nmap Online
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.crewai.com/mcp/overview

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Connect your CrewAI agents to Nmap Online through the Vinkius — pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Nmap Online tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Nmap Online Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with Nmap Online effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging Nmap Online tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in Nmap Online "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 10 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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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.

When paired with CrewAI, Nmap Online becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Nmap Online tools autonomously — one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports — all orchestrated through the Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

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 CrewAI 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 CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Nmap Online MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py — CrewAI auto-discovers 10 tools from Nmap Online

Why Use CrewAI with the Nmap Online MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Nmap Online through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles — one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports — each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass the Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

Nmap Online + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Nmap Online MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Nmap Online for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies — all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries Nmap Online, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Nmap Online tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries Nmap Online against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

Nmap Online MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Nmap Online to CrewAI 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 CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI

Common issues when connecting Nmap Online to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts — check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

The Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

Nmap Online + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating Nmap Online MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily — when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.