Binary Ninja MCP vs MCP Server Dns
A side-by-side look at the Binary Ninja MCP and MCP Server Dns MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Binary Ninja MCP for security work as a local process; choose MCP Server Dns for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Binary Ninja MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
list_methods, get_entry_points, search_functions_by_name.
Choose MCP Server Dns when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
dns_lookup, reverse_dns, resolve_all.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 71/100 · Great | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 456 | 3 |
| Directory activity | 5 views 1 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 54 | 5 |
| Full listing | View Binary Ninja MCP | View MCP Server Dns |
Tools & capabilities
Binary Ninja MCP tools 54
list_methodsList all function names in the program with pagination.get_entry_pointsList entry point(s) of the loaded binary.search_functions_by_nameSearch for functions whose name contains the given substring.decompile_functionDecompile a specific function by name and return the decompiled C code.get_ilGet IL for a function in the selected view (hlil, mlil, llil).fetch_disassemblyRetrieve the disassembled code of a function as assembly mnemonic instructions.rename_functionRename a function by its current name. The configured prefix will be automatically prepended if not present.rename_single_variableRename a variable in a function.rename_multi_variablesRename multiple local variables in one call.rename_dataRename a data label at the specified address.set_commentSet a comment at a specific address.get_commentGet the comment at a specific address.- +42 more on the listing page
MCP Server Dns tools 5
dns_lookupLook up DNS records for a domain. Returns A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME, SOA, SRV, or PTR records.reverse_dnsPerform a reverse DNS (PTR) lookup on an IP address.resolve_allResolve all common DNS record types (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME) for a domain in one call.check_nameserversGet the nameserver (NS) records for a domain.whoisQuery WHOIS data for a domain. Uses IANA and follows referrals to registrar WHOIS servers.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Binary Ninja MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"fosdickio-binary-ninja-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"binary-ninja-mcp"
]
}
}
}
MCP Server Dns
{
"mcpServers": {
"ofershap-mcp-server-dns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-dns"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Binary Ninja MCP is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server Dns belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Binary Ninja MCP for security work and MCP Server Dns for security.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Binary Ninja MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. MCP Server Dns is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add fosdickio-binary-ninja-mcp and ofershap-mcp-server-dns as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Binary Ninja MCP has a quality signal of 71/100 (Great) with 5 views, 1 installs and 456 GitHub stars. MCP Server Dns has 59/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars.