Shodan Reconnaissance And Pentesting
This skill uses Shodan to identify vulnerable online services, enabling rapid reconnaissance and simulated penetration testing for security assessments.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting npx -- -y @trustedskills/shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to perform automated reconnaissance and penetration testing using Shodan, a powerful search engine for Internet-connected devices. It allows agents to query the Shodan API to discover exposed services, retrieve banner information, and identify potential vulnerabilities across global networks without manual intervention.
When to use it
- Initial Asset Discovery: Quickly map an organization's external attack surface by identifying open ports and running services on public IP ranges.
- Vulnerability Scanning: Automatically search for known CVEs or misconfigurations associated with specific software versions found on target infrastructure.
- Threat Intelligence Gathering: Monitor Shodan alerts to detect new exposures, such as unpatched cameras or web servers, in real-time.
- Compliance Auditing: Verify that security controls are effective by checking for unintended service exposure against internal network boundaries.
Key capabilities
- Query the Shodan API to search for specific IP addresses, domains, or port numbers.
- Retrieve detailed banner data including OS versions, software types, and protocol details.
- Filter results based on geographic location, operating system, or specific product strings.
- Automate repetitive scanning tasks that typically require manual CLI interaction with Shodan tools.
Example prompts
- "Use the Shodan API to find all web servers running Apache 2.4.49 in the US that are currently exposed to the internet."
- "Scan the IP range 192.0.2.0/24 for any devices with Telnet enabled and report their banner details."
- "Identify IoT cameras using ONVIF protocol located in Europe that have default credentials configured."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure you have a valid Shodan API key with appropriate quota limits before running large-scale scans, as excessive requests can trigger rate limiting. Always verify local laws and organizational policies regarding automated scanning to avoid legal complications when testing networks outside your direct control.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.