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Use Shodan MCP with Claude or Cursor to find internet-connected devices, analyze open ports, and map attack surfaces for security research.
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Map internet-connected devices and analyze open ports for cybersecurity research.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
How fast is the Shodan Connector?
Average time for the server to become ready for requests over the last 14 days, measured until the initialize / tools/list handshake completes. Metrics are updated daily between 00:00 and 04:00 UTC. Create a free account, use this Connector on Vinkius Cloud, and connect it to your AI agent in seconds.
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What AI agents can do with Shodan MCP: 10 Tools for Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
Use these tools to query the internet's attack surface, resolve DNS, and analyze host details via your AI client.
Get account info
Check your remaining Shodan query credits and account status. This helps you stay on top of your usage limits.
Get api info
Monitor your current API plan limits and usage details. It ensures you don't run out of credits during a task.
Dns resolve
Turn hostnames into IP addresses quickly without leaving your chat. It's great for rapid lookups during research.
Get facets
Get available filters to build more specific and targeted search queries. This helps refine your search results.
Get host info
See every open port, location, and banner for a specific IP address. This provides the most detailed host view.
Get host count
See how many devices match your search criteria before you run the query. This saves you from wasting credits.
Get my ip
Find your current external IP address for firewall and access control rules. It's useful for quick debugging.
Get ports
See a list of all ports that Shodan is currently scanning. Use this as a reference for building search queries.
Reverse dns
Map IP addresses back to their hostnames in a single step. This is helpful for identifying unknown host origins.
Search hosts
Find internet-connected devices using filters like product, OS, or country. It handles complex queries with ease.
A Connector is a URL. Vinkius runs it: hosting, security, governance, observability.
You're looking at one of 5,800+ managed Connectors. The real value isn't the catalog. It's the control plane that secures, governs, audits, and manages every interaction between your agents and the tools they use.
No Shadow AI
Every agent action is visible, approved, and auditable. Nothing runs outside your governance.
Absolute agent control
Fine-grained permissions for every agent, MCP, and tool. Instantly revoke access and audit every execution.
Cost control per token
Spend broken down to the token, tool, and agent. Budgets and hard limits. No surprise invoices.
Managed & monitored infra
We operate the runtime, authentication, scaling, retries, and monitoring. Your team manages AI, not infrastructure.
Data protection, DLP by design
Sensitive data is filtered before reaching the model. Access is governed so agents receive only the information they're allowed to use.
Token optimization, real savings
Lower AI costs by delivering the right context instead of unnecessary tools. Better accuracy, faster responses, and fewer wasted tokens.
Shodan MCP for Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
This is for security pros who need to map attack surfaces fast and sysadmins who need to know what's actually exposed to the public internet without manual scanning.
Security Researcher
Finds exposed services and analyzes CVE vulnerabilities across different regions to build threat maps.
Sysadmin
Monitors their own organization's open ports and checks for misconfigurations to harden their perimeter.
IoT Analyst
Maps out the distribution of smart devices across the globe to identify infrastructure trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shodan MCP for? +
The Shodan MCP lets you search for internet-connected devices, analyze open ports, and discover vulnerabilities using natural language.
Can I use Shodan MCP for security research? +
Yes, it's a primary tool for security researchers to map attack surfaces, find exposed services, and analyze banners across the globe.
How do I check my Shodan credits with this? +
You can simply ask your agent to check your account info, and it will pull your remaining query credits and plan details automatically.
Can it find specific devices like cameras? +
Yes, you can search for specific products like smart cameras, web hosts, or any other internet-connected hardware.
Does Shodan MCP do DNS lookups? +
Yes, it can resolve hostnames to IP addresses and perform reverse DNS lookups without you needing to leave your current chat.
Can I find my own public IP address? +
Yes, the Connector can identify your current external IP address, which is very helpful for configuring firewall rules or debugging access.
How do I get a Shodan API key? +
Sign up for a free account at shodan.io. Your API key is displayed on your account dashboard. Free accounts get limited query credits per month.
What kind of devices can I find? +
Shodan indexes web servers, routers, smart TVs, webcams, IoT devices, industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA), databases, Docker instances, cloud services and virtually any internet-connected device with an open port.
How do I search for vulnerabilities? +
Use the vuln: filter in your search query. For example: 'vuln:CVE-2021-44228' for Log4Shell, 'vuln:CVE-2024-3094' for XZ backdoor. Requires a paid Shodan membership for vulnerability search.
What are some useful search queries? +
Popular queries: 'nginx' (all nginx servers), 'port:3389 country:US' (RDP servers in US), 'apache os:Windows', 'product:"MongoDB" has_screenshot:true', 'port:21' (FTP servers), 'city:"São Paulo" port:80'.
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