Getting Started

How to get started with Mcp Scan

1

Install MCP-Scan

Clone or download the repository from GitHub at https://github.com/invariantlabs-ai/mcp-scan.

2

Run Static Scan

Execute the command `mcp-scan scan` to analyze MCP configurations and connect to MCP servers.

3

Enable Real-Time Auditing

Use `mcp-scan proxy` to audit MCP traffic in real time for prompt injections and unauthorized tool changes.

4

Review Scan Results

Examine detected vulnerabilities such as prompt injections, tool poisoning, and toxic flows.

5

Apply Guardrails and Tool Pinning

Implement guardrail policies and tool hashing to enforce security based on scan findings.