Bring Network Scanning
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Nmap Online to VS Code Copilot 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Nmap Online MCP Server?
Connect to high-performance network diagnostic tools through your AI agent and perform essential security auditing and network discovery using natural conversation.
What you can do
- Port Scanning — Perform fast Nmap scans to identify open ports and active services on any IP or domain.
- DNS Intelligence — Execute forward and reverse DNS lookups, and discover subdomains for target infrastructures.
- Ownership & Registration — Retrieve comprehensive WHOIS information to identify domain ownership and registration details.
- Geolocation — Map IP addresses to their physical locations, including country, city, and ISP information.
- Network Path Analysis — Run network traceroutes (MTR) and pings to diagnose connectivity and latency issues.
- Web Diagnostics — Inspect raw HTTP response headers and extract all links from target web pages.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- (Optional) Enter your HackerTarget API Key for higher limits
- Start auditing your network from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Security Researchers — quickly identify the attack surface of a target domain or IP address.
- Network Administrators — diagnose connectivity issues and verify DNS configurations without leaving the terminal.
- DevOps Engineers — monitor service availability and web server headers through natural language commands.
Built-in capabilities (10)
) for a specific domain. Forward DNS lookup
IP geolocation lookup
Get HTTP response headers
Extract links from a page
Search for subdomains
Perform a basic Nmap port scan
Ping a host
Reverse DNS lookup
Perform a network traceroute
WHOIS lookup
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Nmap Online data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Nmap Online in VS Code Copilot
Why run Nmap Online with Vinkius?
The Nmap Online 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 Nmap Online using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Nmap Online and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Nmap Online to VS Code Copilot 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
Nmap Online for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Nmap Online 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
Is a HackerTarget API Key mandatory?
No. HackerTarget allows a limited number of free daily scans without a key. For higher volume or commercial use, an API key is required.
Can I perform an aggressive Nmap scan?
The nmap_scan tool in this server performs a standard service discovery scan. Aggressive flags are limited by the upstream API provider for safety and performance reasons.
What information does the GeoIP lookup provide?
The GeoIP tool returns the country, region, city, and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) associated with the target IP address.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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