Socket.dev (Dependency Security) MCP Server with 10 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersProtect your software supply chain by scanning dependencies, checking package security scores, and monitoring threat feeds directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Socket.dev (Dependency Security) through a governed connection. 10 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Socket.dev MCP Server?
The Socket.dev MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Socket.dev via 10 tools. Protect your software supply chain by scanning dependencies, checking package security scores, and monitoring threat feeds directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Socket.dev
Ask your AI agent "Check the security score for the npm package 'axios'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Socket.dev data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Socket.dev (Dependency Security) App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 10 Socket.dev (Dependency Security) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Socket.dev (Dependency Security) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Create scan on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Provide manifest files data (e.g., package.json, requirements.txt). Create a new scan by uploading manifest files
Delete scan on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Delete a scan
Get package issues on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
g., pkg:npm/babel). Get issues/alerts for a specific package
Get package score on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
g., pkg:npm/babel). Get the security score for a specific package
Get quota on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Check remaining API quota
Get report on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Get detailed report data
Get scan on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Get scan metadata and status
Get threat feed on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
Access the real-time threat feed
List organizations on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
List organizations the token has access to
List reports on Socket.dev (Dependency Security)
List reports
What the Socket.dev (Dependency Security) MCP Server unlocks
Connect Socket.dev to your AI agent to proactively defend against supply chain attacks. This MCP server allows you to analyze open-source packages, scan manifest files, and monitor for malicious dependencies without leaving your development environment.
What you can do
- Package Analysis — Get deep security scores and identify issues for specific packages using PURLs (e.g., npm, PyPI, Go).
- Dependency Scanning — Upload manifest files like
package.jsonorrequirements.txtto create comprehensive security scans. - Report Management — List and retrieve detailed security reports, including policy compliance and alert data.
- Threat Intelligence — Access a real-time feed of malicious packages detected by Socket's analysis engine.
- Organization Oversight — Manage scans across different organizations and monitor your API usage quotas.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Socket.dev API Token
3. Start auditing your dependencies directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Stop guessing if a package is safe. Let your AI agent use Socket's industry-leading telemetry to catch typosquatting, backdoors, and telemetry before they enter your codebase.
Who is this for?
- Security Engineers — Automate the review of new dependencies and monitor organizational security posture.
- Developers — Check package safety scores instantly before running
npm installorpip install. - DevOps Teams — Integrate dependency scanning into the conversation to quickly triage security reports.
Frequently asked questions about the Socket.dev (Dependency Security) MCP Server
How can I check if a specific npm package is safe to use?
You can use the get_package_score tool by providing the Package URL (PURL), such as pkg:npm/lodash. The agent will return a security score and risk assessment.
Can I scan my entire project's dependencies at once?
Yes! Use the create_scan tool and provide the content of your manifest files (like package.json). Socket will analyze all dependencies and generate a report.
How do I see the specific security issues found in a package?
Use the get_package_issues tool with the package's PURL. It will list all alerts, such as telemetry, install scripts, or known vulnerabilities associated with that package.
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Hosted, sandboxed, and live on AWS. You don't provision anything. You don't maintain anything. You connect.
Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Socket.dev (Dependency Security) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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