MCP Security Scanner
Scan and audit installed MCP servers for security risks. Discovers servers from Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, and Zed configs, then assesses each for dangerous capabilities.
When to Use
- User wants to audit their MCP servers for security risks
- User asks about MCP security or tool call safety
- User wants to know which MCP servers are installed and their risk level
- User mentions security scanning or server auditing
Usage
jadegate scan # Scan all detected MCP servers
jadegate scan --output report.json # Save JSON report
jadegate scan --probe # Launch servers to test capabilities
What It Detects
- Shell execution capabilities (CRITICAL risk)
- Arbitrary code execution (CRITICAL risk)
- Browser automation (HIGH risk)
- Credential/secret access (HIGH risk)
- File system access (MEDIUM risk)
- Network capabilities (MEDIUM risk)
Supported Clients
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- Cline (VS Code)
- Continue
- Zed
Output
Risk levels: CRITICAL, HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW for each detected MCP server.