Shodan MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Shodan 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 Vinkius.
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claude mcp add shodan --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Shodan MCP Server
Connect to Shodan, the world's first search engine for internet-connected devices, and explore the digital landscape through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Shodan 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 Shodan data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Device Search — Find internet-connected devices by product, OS, port, country, vulnerability and more
- Host Lookup — Get comprehensive info on any IP: open ports, services, banners, location and vulnerabilities
- DNS Lookup — Resolve hostnames to IPs and reverse DNS lookups
- Port Discovery — See which ports Shodan actively scans across the internet
- Account Info — Check your remaining query credits and API plan details
The Shodan 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 Shodan to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shodan 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 Shodan
Ask Claude: "Using Shodan, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Shodan MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Shodan 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 Shodan 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
Shodan + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Shodan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Shodan tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Shodan nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Shodan outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Shodan status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Shodan MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Shodan to Claude Code via MCP:
dns_resolve
Returns a mapping of hostname to IP. Supports comma-separated hostnames. Useful for DNS lookups without leaving the terminal. Resolve hostnames to IP addresses
get_account_info
Useful for checking your remaining usage limits. Get Shodan account information
get_api_info
Useful for monitoring API usage limits. Get API plan information
get_facets
g. country, org, port, os, product). Useful for building advanced search queries with faceted analysis. Get available search facets for result aggregation
get_host_count
Useful for checking how many devices match a filter before running a full search. Get total number of results for a search query
get_host_info
Returns all open ports, hostnames, geographic location, AS/org info, operating system and service banners for every open port. Includes vulnerability data if available. This is the most detailed view of a single host. Get detailed info for a specific IP address
get_my_ip
Useful for identifying your external IP for firewall rules, access control and debugging. Get your current external IP address
get_ports
Useful for understanding which ports are monitored and for reference when building search queries. Get a list of ports that Shod is scanning
reverse_dns
Returns a mapping of IP to hostname(s). Supports comma-separated IPs. Useful for reverse DNS lookups. Resolve IP addresses to hostnames
search_hosts
Supports powerful filters: product name (e.g. "nginx", "apache"), OS (e.g. "Windows", "Linux"), port (e.g. "port:80"), country (e.g. "country:US"), city, org, hostname, vulnerability (e.g. "vuln:CVE-2021-44228"), and many more. Returns matching hosts with IP, port, product, OS, location and banners. Pagination with page parameter. Use get_host for full details on a specific IP. Search Shodan for internet-connected devices
Example Prompts for Shodan in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Shodan immediately.
"Search for nginx servers in Brazil."
"Look up info for IP 8.8.8.8."
"Resolve google.com and github.com to IPs."
Troubleshooting Shodan MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Shodan to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Shodan + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shodan 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 Shodan with your favorite client
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Connect Shodan to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.