How do I install the inspector mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Inspector MCP Server

Domain and URL security analysis by GridinSoft. Detect phishing and malware threats.

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What is the Inspector MCP Server?

Domain and URL security analysis by GridinSoft. Detect phishing and malware threats.

What it actually does

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for domain and URL security analysis powered by GridinSoft Inspector.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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.

Tool	What it does
inspect_domain	Comprehensive domain security profile. Returns reputation (0-100), vendor verdicts, hosting/IP info, registrar history, and detailed security tags.
scan_url	Deep forensic URL analysis. Extracts metadata, effective URL, full redirect chain, DNS/SSL details, and forensic data (screenshots, network traffic, cookies, console logs for paid plans).
get_balance	Check your remaining credits and current subscription status.

How to install the Inspector MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gridinsoft": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@gridinsoft/mcp-inspector"],
      "env": {
        "GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GRIDINSOFT_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Inspector to inspect domain.”
“Use Inspector to scan url.”
“Use Inspector to get balance.”

Frequently asked questions

Domain and URL security analysis by GridinSoft. Detect phishing and malware threats. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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