MCP Snyk

What is mcp-snyk

mcp-snyk is a standalone server developed by Punkpeye that leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable advanced security scanning functionalities using Snyk. It acts as a bridge between AI systems and Snyk's robust security scanning services, providing a seamless way to identify vulnerabilities in your code repositories and projects. The server integrates with AI assistants, ensuring they can perform security checks in real-time, enhancing the overall security posture of your development projects.

How to Use mcp-snyk

To use mcp-snyk, you need to configure your Claude desktop environment to connect to the server. This involves updating the claude-config.json file with necessary details:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snyk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github:Sladey01/mcp-snyk"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SNYK_API_KEY": "your_snyk_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Make sure to replace "your_snyk_token" with your actual Snyk API token to authorize the scanning process. Once configured, you can easily initiate scans from Claude using simple commands. For example:

• To scan a repository for vulnerabilities, you can use:

  Scan repository https://github.com/owner/repo for security vulnerabilities
  

• To scan a specific Snyk project, use:

  Scan Snyk project project-id-here
  

These commands trigger the mcp-snyk server to perform the required security checks and provide you with detailed results.

Key Features of mcp-snyk

mcp-snyk offers a range of features designed to streamline the security scanning process:

• Repository Security Scanning: Automatically analyze code repositories for known vulnerabilities, providing insights and recommendations to enhance security.

• Snyk Project Scanning: Directly scan your Snyk projects, leveraging Snyk's database of vulnerabilities to ensure your projects are secure.

• Integration with Claude Desktop: Seamlessly integrates with the Claude desktop environment, allowing AI assistants to perform security scans and fetch real-time data without manual intervention.

By integrating with Snyk, mcp-snyk empowers developers and teams to maintain robust security standards across their codebases, reducing the risk of security breaches and ensuring compliance with best practices. Whether you're managing open-source projects or proprietary code, mcp-snyk provides the tools you need for comprehensive security management.