MCP NMAP Server

by PhialsBasement

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Enables AI assistants to perform network scanning operations using NMAP, offering a standardized interface for network analysis and security assessments through AI conversations.

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Author: PhialsBasement
Repository: PhialsBasement/nmap-mcp-server
GitHub stars: 10
Downloads: 1
License: MIT License
Categories: Developer Tools, Security, Infrastructure, AI

The server provides access to NMAP's core functionality through a simple interface. It supports quick scans, full port scans, version detection, and custom timing templates. The implementation uses NMAP's native command-line interface, ensuring reliability and consistency with standard NMAP operations.

Setting up with Highlight

Follow these steps to add this server as a custom Highlight plugin:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name MCP NMAP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) npx
Arguments
- Argument 1 -y
- Argument 2 @highlight/mcp-server
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "npx",
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

To install NMAP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-nmap-server --client claude

Install the package globally using npm:

npm install -g mcp-nmap-server

Or install locally in your project:

npm install mcp-nmap-server

To use this server with Claude Desktop on Windows, you'll need to configure it in the Claude configuration file located at:
C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude\config.json

Add the NMAP server to your configuration by adding it to the mcpServers section. Here's a complete example of a Claude Desktop configuration file:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "nmap": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\Downloads\\mcp-nmap-server\\dist\\index.js"
            ]
        }
    },
    "globalShortcut": "Ctrl+Q"
}

Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your Windows username and adjust the path to where you've installed the NMAP server.

Once configured, AI assistants like Claude can use the server through the run_nmap_scan function. The function accepts the following parameters:

{
    target: string;            // Host or network to scan
    ports?: string;           // Optional port specification (e.g., "80,443" or "1-1000")
    scanType?: 'quick' | 'full' | 'version';  // Scan type (default: 'quick')
    timing?: number;          // NMAP timing template 0-5 (default: 3)
    additionalFlags?: string; // Optional additional NMAP flags
}

Example conversation with Claude:

```

`run_nmap_scan`

Performs a network scan using NMAP. Parameters: target (string), ports (optional string), scanType (optional 'quick', 'full', or 'version'), timing (optional number 0-5), additionalFlags (optional string)

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp nmap server": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "@highlight/mcp-server"
            ],
            "command": "npx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "npx"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "@highlight/mcp-server"
    ],
    "command": "cmd"
}

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to perform network scanning operations using NMAP. This server provides a standardized interface for AI models to interact with NMAP, making it possible to perform network analysis and security assessments through AI conversations.

- Windows operating system
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- NMAP installed and accessible from Windows command line
- TypeScript for development

To install NMAP Server for Claude Desktop automatically viaSmithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-nmap-server --client claude

To use this server with Claude Desktop on Windows, you'll need to configure it in the Claude configuration file located at:C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude\config.json

Add the NMAP server to your configuration by adding it to themcpServerssection. Here's a complete example of a Claude Desktop configuration file:

{ "mcpServers": { "nmap": { "command": "node", "args": [ "C:\\Users\\YOUR_USERNAME\\Downloads\\mcp-nmap-server\\dist\\index.js" ] } }, "globalShortcut": "Ctrl+Q" }

ReplaceYOUR_USERNAMEwith your Windows username and adjust the path to where you've installed the NMAP server.

Once configured, AI assistants like Claude can use the server through therun_nmap_scanfunction. The function accepts the following parameters:

{ target: string; // Host or network to scan ports?: string; // Optional port specification (e.g., "80,443" or "1-1000") scanType?: 'quick' | 'full' | 'version'; // Scan type (default: 'quick') timing?: number; // NMAP timing template 0-5 (default: 3) additionalFlags?: string; // Optional additional NMAP flags }

Human: Can you scan localhost for open ports? Claude: I'll help you scan localhost using NMAP. <runs nmap scan with parameters> target: "localhost" scanType: "quick" timing: 3

For issues, suggestions, or contributions, please visit the GitHub repository.

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