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Virustotal MCP server

BurtTheCoder/mcp-virustotal

Query the VirusTotal API: scan URLs, analyze file hashes and retrieve IP address reports.

Install Virustotal in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add virustotal -e VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @burtthecoder/mcp-virustotal
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "virustotal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@burtthecoder/mcp-virustotal"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Virustotal MCP server do?

Query the VirusTotal API: scan URLs, analyze file hashes and retrieve IP address reports.

Is the Virustotal MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Virustotal run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Virustotal to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add virustotal -e VIRUSTOTAL_API_KEY=... -- npx -y @burtthecoder/mcp-virustotal

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