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Create your Vinkius account to connect Shodan to Cursor and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Shodan MCP Server?
Connect to Shodan, the world's first search engine for internet-connected devices, and explore the digital landscape through natural conversation.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Shodan API Key (free registration at shodan.io)
- Start exploring the internet's connected devices from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Security Researchers — discover exposed services, scan for vulnerabilities and analyze attack surfaces
- Sysadmins — monitor their organization's exposed services, check for misconfigurations and track open ports
- IoT Analysts — explore IoT device distributions, identify trends and map internet-connected infrastructure
Built-in capabilities (10)
Returns a mapping of hostname to IP. Supports comma-separated hostnames. Useful for DNS lookups without leaving the terminal. Resolve hostnames to IP addresses
Useful for checking your remaining usage limits. Get Shodan account information
Useful for monitoring API usage limits. Get API plan information
g. country, org, port, os, product). Useful for building advanced search queries with faceted analysis. Get available search facets for result aggregation
Useful for checking how many devices match a filter before running a full search. Get total number of results for a search query
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
Useful for identifying your external IP for firewall rules, access control and debugging. Get your current external IP address
Useful for understanding which ports are monitored and for reference when building search queries. Get a list of ports that Shod is scanning
Returns a mapping of IP to hostname(s). Supports comma-separated IPs. Useful for reverse DNS lookups. Resolve IP addresses to hostnames
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
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns Shodan into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Shodan and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Shodan in Cursor
Why run Shodan with Vinkius?
The Shodan connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Shodan using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Shodan and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Shodan to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Shodan for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and Shodan is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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'.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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