Gateway Scan MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Gateway Scan in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add gateway-scan -- npx -y mcp-gateway-scan

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gateway-scan": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-gateway-scan"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gateway Scan MCP server do?

Read-only static scanner that scores MCP and agent-gateway repos on RBAC, fail-closed behavior, supply chain, observability, cost and secrets handling.

Is the Gateway Scan MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Gateway Scan run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Gateway Scan to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gateway-scan -- npx -y mcp-gateway-scan

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