mcp-osint OSINT Server

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Overview

mcp-osint is an OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) server designed to perform various network reconnaissance tasks using common tools.

To use mcp-osint, you can install it via Smithery and execute commands through natural language prompts or directly through the command line.

WHOIS lookups to retrieve domain registration information. - Fast Nmap scans to discover open ports and services. - DNS reconnaissance using tools like dnsrecon, dig, and host. - Domain permutation checks with dnstwist to identify typosquatting issues. - Comprehensive OSINT overview by executing all tools concurrently.

Conducting security assessments for domains.
Gathering intelligence on potential targets for penetration testing.
Monitoring domain registrations for brand protection.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-osint OSINT Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-osint-server-himanshusanecha"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What types of reconnaissance can mcp-osint perform?

mcp-osint can perform WHOIS lookups, Nmap scans, DNS reconnaissance, and domain permutation checks.

Is mcp-osint free to use?

Yes! mcp-osint is free to use and can be installed easily.

Can I run multiple OSINT tasks at once?

Yes! mcp-osint allows you to execute all tools concurrently for a comprehensive overview.

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