Shodan MCP Server for Pydantic AI 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Pydantic AI brings type-safe agent development to Python with first-class MCP support. Connect Shodan through Vinkius and every tool is automatically validated against Pydantic schemas. catch errors at build time, not in production.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from pydantic_ai import Agent
from pydantic_ai.mcp import MCPServerHTTP
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
server = MCPServerHTTP(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
agent = Agent(
model="openai:gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[server],
system_prompt=(
"You are an assistant with access to Shodan "
"(10 tools)."
),
)
result = await agent.run(
"What tools are available in Shodan?"
)
print(result.data)
asyncio.run(main())
* 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.
Pydantic AI validates every Shodan tool response against typed schemas, catching data inconsistencies at build time. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your integration code. full type safety, structured output guarantees, and dependency injection for testable agents.
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 Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Shodan MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
Install Pydantic AI
Run pip install pydantic-ai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.py and run: python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 10 tools from Shodan with type-safe schemas
Why Use Pydantic AI with the Shodan MCP Server
Pydantic AI provides unique advantages when paired with Shodan through the Model Context Protocol.
Full type safety: every MCP tool response is validated against Pydantic models, catching data inconsistencies before they reach your application
Model-agnostic architecture. switch between OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini without changing your Shodan integration code
Structured output guarantee: Pydantic AI ensures tool results conform to defined schemas, eliminating runtime type errors
Dependency injection system cleanly separates your Shodan connection logic from agent behavior for testable, maintainable code
Shodan + Pydantic AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Pydantic AI combined with the Shodan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Type-safe data pipelines: query Shodan with guaranteed response schemas, feeding validated data into downstream processing
API orchestration: chain multiple Shodan tool calls with Pydantic validation at each step to ensure data integrity end-to-end
Production monitoring: build validated alert agents that query Shodan and output structured, schema-compliant notifications
Testing and QA: use Pydantic AI's dependency injection to mock Shodan responses and write comprehensive agent tests
Shodan MCP Tools for Pydantic AI (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Shodan to Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Pydantic AI 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 Pydantic AI
Common issues when connecting Shodan to Pydantic AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCPServerHTTP not found
pip install --upgrade pydantic-aiShodan + Pydantic AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Shodan MCP Server with Pydantic AI.
How does Pydantic AI discover MCP tools?
MCPServerHTTP instance with the server URL. Pydantic AI connects, discovers all tools, and generates typed Python interfaces automatically.Does Pydantic AI validate MCP tool responses?
Can I switch LLM providers without changing MCP code?
Connect Shodan with your favorite client
Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
Anthropic's native desktop app for Claude with built-in MCP support.
AI-first code editor with integrated LLM-powered coding assistance.
GitHub Copilot in VS Code with Agent mode and MCP support.
Purpose-built IDE for agentic AI coding workflows.
Autonomous AI coding agent that runs inside VS Code.
Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development.
Python SDK for building production-grade OpenAI agent workflows.
Google's framework for building production AI agents.
Type-safe agent development for Python with first-class MCP support.
TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
TypeScript-native agent framework for modern web stacks.
Python framework for orchestrating collaborative AI agent crews.
Leading Python framework for composable LLM applications.
Data-aware AI agent framework for structured and unstructured sources.
Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Shodan to Pydantic AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.