MCP Shodan vs Checker MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Shodan and Checker MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Shodan when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: SHODAN_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: ip_lookup, ip, shodan_search.

Explore MCP Shodan Details

Choose Checker MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: check_domain, list_checks, explain_check.

Explore Checker MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Shodan BurtTheCoder Security	Checker MCP OksigeniaSL Security
Summary	MCP server for querying the Shodan API and Shodan CVEDB. This server provides tools for IP lookups, device searches, DNS lookups, vulnerability queries, CPE lookups, and more.	Domain security & privacy checker: 17 live checks (SPF, DMARC, DKIM, DNSSEC, TLS, CAA, security headers) scored 0-100 with remediation. Local-first, zero telemetry. In the official MCP Registry as com.oksigenia/checker-mcp; npm @oksigenia/checker-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burtthecoder-mcp-shodan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-shodan"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODAN_API_KEY": "YOUR_SHODAN_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oksigeniasl-checker-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@oksigenia/checker-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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