HackTricks MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install HackTricks in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add xplo8e-hacktricks -- npx -y hacktricks-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xplo8e-hacktricks": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hacktricks-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the HackTricks MCP server do?

Search and query HackTricks pentesting documentation with quick lookup and section extraction

Is the HackTricks 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 HackTricks run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add HackTricks to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add xplo8e-hacktricks -- npx -y hacktricks-mcp-server

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