What is the External Reconnaissance MCP Server?
The External Reconnaissance MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for performing active external reconnaissance activities against a domain, primarily for offensive security engagements.
How to use the External Reconnaissance MCP Server?
To use the server, follow these steps: 1. Download Claude for Desktop. 2. Install the required utility 'uv'. 3. Download the repository and configure it in Claude for Desktop. 4. Relaunch Claude and use the external-recon setup prompt to perform reconnaissance on a target domain.
Key features of the External Reconnaissance MCP Server?
- Comprehensive DNS reconnaissance including record enumeration and zone transfer attempts.
- Subdomain enumeration and bruteforcing.
- WHOIS lookups and HTTP headers analysis.
- Email security assessment capabilities.
Use cases of the External Reconnaissance MCP Server?
- Conducting security assessments on web applications.
- Performing domain reconnaissance for penetration testing.
- Analyzing email security for potential vulnerabilities.
FAQ from the External Reconnaissance MCP Server?
- Is this tool safe to use?
This tool is intended for educational and authorized testing purposes only. Ensure you have permission to test target systems.
- What are the system requirements?
You need to have 'dig', 'whois', and 'dnsrecon' installed on your system.
- Can I contribute to this project?
Yes! Contributions are welcome, and you can submit pull requests.