AI Knowledge HubMCP Scanner — Registry
A scanner that checks the security and quality of MCP servers
Basic Information
| Program name | MCP Scanner |
|---|---|
| One-line introduction | A scanner that checks the security and quality of MCP servers |
| Developer / Maintainer | ProtectAI |
| Official website | https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner |
| Official documentation | https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner |
| Installation / Distribution | https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner |
| Runtime environment | Web browser |
| License | Web service |
| Stable version | Confirmed 2026-10 — confirmed on 2026-10-18 |
| GitHub repository | https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner |
| Category | Registry (tags: MCP, registry, search, discovery, directory) |
What is this program?
MCP Scanner is an MCP registry and directory scanner that checks the security and quality of MCP servers. It is an open-source scanner that checks MCP server security vulnerabilities and quality.
A community and commercial discovery resource to consult alongside the official registry when looking for MCP servers.
What problems does it solve?
- (In server discovery: 'When you need to find a scanner server that checks the security and quality of MCP servers', 'browse by category and search')
- (In comparison and selection: 'When you need to choose the right server among several options', 'compare descriptions and scores')
Key Features
Discovery & Search
Discover servers by categories, tags, and search
- Use case: quickly find the server you need
- What you get: various filters
- Limitations: need to check quality variation
Installation & Integration
Connect the selected server to the host app
- Use case: use immediately
- What you get: configuration snippets provided
- Limitations: client-specific adjustments required
Installation and Execution
Web Access
Open the service website in a browser.
https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
Practical Examples
Server Search
Search for and compare servers with the features you want.
Filter by categories and tags
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
- Discovery resource for the MCP ecosystem
- Provides categories and search
- Free access
Considerations Before Use
- Quality varies
- Server counts and naming differ by service
Comparison with Similar Programs
| Program | Characteristics | Suitable when |
|---|---|---|
| Official MCP Registry | Official naming-system registry | Official registration |
| GitHub Search | GitHub code search | Direct source discovery |
Official Resources and Further Learning
- Official website — https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
- Official documentation / knowledge base — https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
- Installation / distribution — https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
- Release notes — https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
- Source / development resources — https://github.com/protectai/mcp-scanner
Version and supported environment information is based on values confirmed on the official site as of 2026-10-18. Installation commands may vary depending on the distribution and version you use, so please also check the official installation documentation.
Actual Screenshots
Composite example — not an actual execution result. The screen is a composite example and not an actual execution result.
A live production server
Source (HTML): https://games.aidebatehub.com/programs/mcp/registry/mcp-scanner.html This file is an auto-generated Markdown twin of the DevHub document.
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