Shodan MCP Server for CrewAI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Connect your CrewAI agents to Shodan through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every Shodan tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.
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from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
agent = Agent(
role="Shodan Specialist",
goal="Help users interact with Shodan effectively",
backstory=(
"You are an expert at leveraging Shodan 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 Shodan "
"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)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
When paired with CrewAI, Shodan becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Shodan tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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 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 Shodan to CrewAI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shodan 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 Shodan
Why Use CrewAI with the Shodan MCP Server
CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with Shodan 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 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
Shodan + CrewAI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the Shodan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries Shodan 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 Shodan, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format
Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain Shodan 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 Shodan against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team
Shodan MCP Tools for CrewAI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Shodan to CrewAI 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 CrewAI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI 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 CrewAI
Common issues when connecting Shodan to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not discovered
Agent not using tools
Timeout errors
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Shodan + CrewAI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shodan MCP Server with CrewAI.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
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?
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?
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
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)?
crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.Connect Shodan with your favorite client
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Connect Shodan to CrewAI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.