Wazuh MCP Server

What is Wazuh MCP Server?

A Rust-based server that bridges Wazuh SIEM data with MCP-compatible AI assistants like Claude Desktop. It transforms complex Wazuh API responses into structured security context, enabling natural language queries for alerts, agents, vulnerabilities, rules, and compliance data.

How to use Wazuh MCP Server?

Install via pre-built binary, Docker image, or build from source with Rust. Configure environment variables for Wazuh API and Indexer credentials, then point your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to the server executable or Docker container.

Key features of Wazuh MCP Server

• Real-time access to security alerts and events
• Agent management and health status monitoring
• Vulnerability assessment for risk management
• Security rules and configuration access
• System statistics and performance metrics
• Compliance monitoring for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.

Use cases of Wazuh MCP Server

• Triage and prioritize security alerts using natural language queries
• Assess agent vulnerabilities and prioritize patching efforts
• Investigate running processes and open ports for threat hunting
• Monitor cluster health and manager performance metrics
• Automate compliance reporting and gap analysis for audits

FAQ from Wazuh MCP Server

What are the requirements for running the server?

A running Wazuh server (v4.12 recommended) with API enabled, network connectivity, and an MCP-compatible LLM client like Claude Desktop.

How do I install and configure the server?

You can download a pre-built binary, pull a Docker image, or build from source with Rust. Configuration is done through environment variables for Wazuh API/Indexer host, port, and credentials.

Can I use this server with other MCP security tools?

Yes, it can be combined with Cortex MCP Server, TheHive MCP Server, and MISP MCP Server for enhanced threat intelligence, case management, and IOC enrichment.

What data sources does the server access?

It accesses data from both the Wazuh Indexer (alerts) and the Wazuh Manager (agents, rules, vulnerabilities, cluster health, logs, and statistics).