Nmap
This Nmap skill scans networks to identify live hosts and services, revealing potential vulnerabilities for enhanced security assessments.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add nmap npx -- -y @trustedskills/nmap
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nmap": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/nmap"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The nmap skill allows an AI agent to perform network scanning and discovery. It can identify open ports, services running on those ports, and operating system details of target machines. This provides valuable information for assessing network security posture and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
When to use it
- Network Mapping: Quickly map out the devices present on a local network to understand its structure.
- Security Audits: Identify open ports and services that might be exploited by attackers during a penetration test or vulnerability assessment.
- Device Discovery: Locate specific devices (e.g., printers, servers) within a network when their IP addresses are unknown.
- Troubleshooting Network Issues: Diagnose connectivity problems by identifying which ports are open and what services are running.
Key capabilities
- Port Scanning
- Service Detection
- OS Fingerprinting
Example prompts
- "Scan the network for open ports on 192.168.1.1."
- "What operating system is running on 10.0.0.5?"
- "Identify all services listening on port 80 of target machine."
Tips & gotchas
The nmap skill requires appropriate permissions to perform network scans, which may be restricted in some environments. Be mindful of legal and ethical considerations when scanning networks you do not own or have explicit permission to access.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.