MalwareBazaar_MCP
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An AI-driven MCP server that autonomously interfaces with Malware Bazaar, delivering real-time threat intel and sample metadata for authorized cybersecurity research workflows.
Overview
What is MalwareBazaar_MCP?
MalwareBazaar_MCP is an AI-driven MCP server that autonomously interfaces with Malware Bazaar, delivering real‑time threat intelligence and sample metadata for authorized cybersecurity research workflows.
How to use MalwareBazaar_MCP?
Obtain an API key from MalwareBazaar (https://auth.abuse.ch/user/me), store it in a .env file as MALWAREBAZAAR_API_KEY=<APIKEY>, set up a Python virtual environment with uv, install dependencies, add the server configuration to your MCP client, and run uv run malwarebazaar_mcp.py.
Key features of MalwareBazaar_MCP
- Retrieves up to 10 most recent malware samples from MalwareBazaar.
- Returns detailed metadata for a specific malware sample.
- Downloads malware samples for offline analysis.
- Queries samples associated with a given tag.
Use cases of MalwareBazaar_MCP
- Automate ingestion of the latest malware samples into a threat intelligence pipeline.
- Enrich indicator analysis by fetching metadata for a known hash.
- Collect samples by tag for targeted malware research.
- Integrate real‑time MalwareBazaar data into AI‑assisted security workflows.
FAQ from MalwareBazaar_MCP
What MCP tools does MalwareBazaar_MCP provide?
Four tools: get_recent, get_info, get_file, and get_taginfo. Their functions are described in the README.
How do I get a MalwareBazaar API key?
Visit https://auth.abuse.ch/user/me, log in, and create an API key. Store it in a .env file as MALWAREBAZAAR_API_KEY=<APIKEY>.
What are the installation requirements?
Python 3, uv (install via curl on macOS/Linux or powershell on Windows), and the packages listed in requirements.txt. The server runs inside a virtual environment.
How do I add MalwareBazaar_MCP to my MCP client?
Add a JSON configuration block to your client’s mcpServers object that specifies the uv command, the project directory, and the entry script malwarebazaar_mcp.py.
Does MalwareBazaar_MCP support downloading files?
Yes, get_file downloads a malware sample from MalwareBazaar. The exact storage behaviour is not detailed in the README.
