Mcpwatch MCP Server

Audit MCP servers from inside Claude Code. 10 OWASP checks, A-F grade, live leaderboard.

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What is the Mcpwatch MCP Server?

Audit MCP servers from inside Claude Code. 10 OWASP checks, A-F grade, live leaderboard.

What it actually does

When running as an MCP server, MCPWatch exposes the following tools to your AI agent:

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - The MCP server under test must be locally accessible (for scan_mcp_server / CLI) - No API key required for public leaderboard lookups

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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.

ToolWhat it does
scan_mcp_serverScan a local MCP server by path — returns grade + per-check findings
get_public_scoreFetch the live grade for any public MCP server by owner/repo slug
list_leaderboardReturn the top/bottom N servers from the public leaderboard
explain_checkGet a detailed explanation of any OWASP MCP Top 10 check by ID

How to install the Mcpwatch MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpwatch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcpwatch-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - The MCP server under test must be locally accessible (for scan_mcp_server / CLI) - No API key required for public leaderboard lookups

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Mcpwatch to scan mcp server.”
  • “Use Mcpwatch to get public score.”
  • “Use Mcpwatch to list leaderboard.”

Frequently asked questions

Audit MCP servers from inside Claude Code. 10 OWASP checks, A-F grade, live leaderboard. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.