mcp-security-hub MCP — Use Cases, Install & Live Demo

Why use it

Key features

38 Dockerized MCP servers covering all major security domains
300+ integrated security tools accessible via natural language
Security-hardened containers: non-root, dropped capabilities, read-only mounts
CI/CD integration with automated builds and Trivy vulnerability scanning
Docker Compose for multi-tool workflow orchestration

Live Demo

What it looks like in practice

mcp-security-hub.replay ▶ ready

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Install

Pick your client

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json · Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-security-hub": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Restart after saving.

~/.cursor/mcp.json · .cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-security-hub": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor uses the same mcpServers schema as Claude Desktop. Project config wins over global.

VS Code → Cline → MCP Servers → Edit

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-security-hub": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar, then "Edit Configuration".

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-security-hub": {
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same shape as Claude Desktop. Restart Windsurf to pick up changes.

~/.continue/config.json

{
  "mcpServers": [
    {
      "name": "mcp-security-hub",
      "command": "TODO",
      "args": [
        "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Continue uses an array of server objects rather than a map.

~/.config/zed/settings.json

{
  "context_servers": {
    "mcp-security-hub": {
      "command": {
        "path": "TODO",
        "args": [
          "See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to context_servers. Zed hot-reloads on save.

claude mcp add mcp-security-hub -- TODO 'See README: https://github.com/FuzzingLabs/mcp-security-hub'

One-liner. Verify with claude mcp list. Remove with claude mcp remove.

Use Cases

Real-world ways to use mcp-security-hub

How to run automated reconnaissance with mcp-security-hub

👤 Security professionals conducting authorized assessments ⏱ ~60 min intermediate

When to use: You need to run multiple recon tools against an authorized target.

Prerequisites

Docker and Docker Compose installed — Install Docker Desktop or Docker Engine
Written authorization for the target — Signed penetration testing agreement

Flow

Start recon tools

Start the nmap-mcp and nuclei-mcp servers. Run port scanning and vulnerability scanning against the authorized target at 192.168.1.100.✓ Copied

→ Port scan results and vulnerability findings
Deep dive on findings

Found a web server on port 443. Run FFUF for directory fuzzing and check for common web vulnerabilities with Nuclei.✓ Copied

→ Directory listing and vulnerability scan results

Outcome: Comprehensive reconnaissance results from multiple tools.

Pitfalls

Running all 38 servers at once consumes significant resources — Only start the servers you need. Use docker-compose up with specific service names.

Combine with: filesystem

Analyze a CTF binary with containerized reverse engineering tools

👤 CTF participants working on binary challenges ⏱ ~30 min intermediate

When to use: You have a binary to reverse engineer and want containerized analysis tools.

Prerequisites

Docker with security-hub cloned — git clone && docker-compose build

Flow

Analyze the binary

Start the radare2-mcp server. Load the CTF binary and show me the function list, strings, and entry point disassembly.✓ Copied

→ Binary overview with interesting functions and strings

Outcome: Binary analysis insights from containerized tools.

Pitfalls

Binary needs host-specific libraries — Mount the binary directory into the container, or use the YARA/Capa servers for static analysis

Combinations

Pair with other MCPs for X10 leverage

mcp-security-hub + filesystem

Save all security assessment results to organized report files

Run a full recon suite on the target and compile results into a pentest report at ~/reports/assessment.md.✓ Copied

Tools

What this MCP exposes

Tool	Inputs	When to call
nmap-mcp	target, options	Network port scanning
nuclei-mcp	target, templates?	Template-based vulnerability scanning
sqlmap-mcp	url, params?	SQL injection testing
radare2-mcp	binary_path, command	Binary reverse engineering
trivy-mcp	target_image	Container and IaC vulnerability scanning

Cost & Limits

What this costs to run

API quota: N/A — all tools run locally in Docker
Tokens per call: 300–3000 tokens per tool output
Monetary: Free — all tools are open source. Shodan/similar may need their own API keys.
Tip: Only start servers you need. docker-compose up nmap-mcp nuclei-mcp instead of all 38.

Security

Permissions, secrets, blast radius

Credential storage: Individual tool API keys (Shodan, etc.) via Docker env vars

Data egress: Scans connect to target IPs. OSINT tools call their respective APIs.

⚠ This tool is designed for authorized security research, CTF competitions, and defensive analysis only. Do not use it against systems you don't own or have written authorization to test.
Containers are security-hardened but still execute real offensive tools.
Unauthorized scanning or exploitation is illegal. Always have written authorization.

Troubleshooting

Common errors and fixes

Docker build fails

Ensure Docker is installed and running. Some tools may need updated base images.

Verify: docker --version && docker compose --version

Container can't reach target

Check Docker network settings. Use host networking mode for network scanning tools.

Verify: docker exec <container> ping <target>

Out of disk space

Docker images can be large. Prune unused images: docker system prune

Verify: docker system df

Alternatives

mcp-security-hub vs others

Alternative	When to use it instead	Tradeoff
hexstrike-ai	You want AI agents that autonomously orchestrate security tools	More AI intelligence but less Docker isolation
mcp-kali-server	You want a lightweight bridge to a full Kali installation instead of Docker	Simpler setup but less isolation

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Resources

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