Shodan CTI MCP Server

Streamlines cybersecurity reconnaissance by providing access to Shodan and VirusTotal APIs through a Model Context Protocol interface.

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What is the Shodan CTI MCP server?

Most developer tooling work still happens through a UI a human drives. Shodan CTI MCP server moves it into the conversation instead. Streamlines cybersecurity reconnaissance by providing access to Shodan and VirusTotal APIs through a Model Context Protocol interface.

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to both Shodan and VirusTotal APIs for comprehensive security analysis and threat intelligence. This server, developed and maintained by ADEO Cybersecurity Services, enables cybersecurity analysts to perform network intelligence operations including host information lookup, DNS operations, vulnerability analysis, network scanning, and alerts management through a collection of tools and prompt templates.

ADEO Cybersecurity Services specializes in providing advanced security solutions and tools for cybersecurity professionals. This ADEO CTI MCP Server is part of our commitment to enhancing cybersecurity capabilities through innovative tools and integrations with industry-leading security data sources.

Getting it running

Setup follows the usual MCP pattern — install or clone the server, register it in your client's configuration file, restart the client.

What it needs from you

Configuration is passed through the environment: SCAN_ID, ALERT_ID, SHODAN_API_KEY, VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.

How it compares

Among the developer tooling options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. It is maintained by ADEOSec; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against Shodan CTI's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

Things to watch

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • Missing credentials fail quietly in some clients — if no tools show up, check the environment block first.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
SCAN_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
ALERT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
SHODAN_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

Shodan CTI is a tool that streamlines cybersecurity reconnaissance by providing access to Shodan and VirusTotal APIs through a Model Context Protocol interface. It allows cybersecurity professionals to efficiently gather and analyze threat intelligence.