What are the system requirements?

ClamAV must be installed on the machine running the server. Installation commands are provided for Ubuntu/Debian (`apt-get`), Windows (official installer, add to PATH), and macOS (`brew install clamav`).

How do I start the ClamAV MCP server?

Run `uv run mcp run main.py -t sse` from the project directory. The server starts on port 8000 and accepts SSE connections.

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ClamAV MCP Server

ClamAV MCP Server to scan files for viruses

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What is the ClamAV MCP Server?

ClamAV MCP Server to scan files for viruses

What the server does

Simple ClamAV MCP that allows scanning files for viruses using the ClamAV engine.

Credentials and setup notes

This project requires ClamAV to be installed on your system. Here's how to install it:

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

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How to install the ClamAV MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ClamAV Server": {
      "url": "http://[SERVER_IP]:8000/sse"
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

This project requires ClamAV to be installed on your system. Here's how to install it:

Example prompts to try

“Use ClamAV MCP to Windows.”
“Use ClamAV MCP to macOS.”
“Use ClamAV MCP to scan file.”

Frequently asked questions

It provides an MCP server that lets you scan files for viruses using the ClamAV antivirus engine. You send file data and a filename; the server runs `clamscan` and returns the result.