mcp-recon
Conversational recon interface via MCP. mcp-recon is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by nickpending. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including http_lite_recon, http_quick_recon, http_full_recon and asn_lookup, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Security/Reconnaissance and Tool/Docker.
What is this MCP
mcp-recon is a Model Context Protocol server that bridges natural language queries with HTTP infrastructure analysis tools, enabling conversational reconnaissance through AI interfaces.
How to use this MCP
Run as a Docker container and integrate with MCP-compatible tools like Claude Desktop. Users can make natural language requests (e.g., "What's the status code for example.com?") which are processed through httpx and asnmap.
What this MCP can be used for
Performing web reconnaissance (TLS analysis, header inspection, technology detection), ASN lookups, and multi-domain comparisons through simple conversational queries.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-recon MCP server?
mcp-recon is a Model Context Protocol server from nickpending. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-recon to my AI client?
Add mcp-recon to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-recon provide?
mcp-recon provides 4 tools: http_lite_recon, http_quick_recon, http_full_recon and asn_lookup.
Is mcp-recon free to use?
mcp-recon is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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