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Snyk MCP Server

Scan application code, containers, and IaC configurations for security vulnerabilities.

Data last scanned 2 days ago · Reviewed 2 months ago

53★ 5,661TypeScriptNOASSERTION

Overview

The Snyk MCP Server interfaces with the Snyk CLI to provide automated security analysis directly within your development environment. It supports scanning for vulnerabilities across open-source dependencies, application code, container images, and infrastructure-as-code files like Terraform and Kubernetes manifests. By leveraging the Snyk CLI, users can integrate security scanning into their local workflows or CI/CD pipelines. This server enables AI agents to trigger Snyk scans, helping identify and address potential security risks in real time.

Our verdict

This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 48/100, primarily because it is community-maintained rather than official and lacks an editorial security review. Given the current lack of verified authentication and read-only mode assessments, it is recommended only for users who can independently audit the source code before deployment in sensitive or professional environments.

Active repository with frequent updates
Large community support with over 5,600 GitHub stars
Substantial contributor base reduces bus-factor risk

Not an official, vendor-maintained implementation
NOASSERTION license status lacks clear legal terms
Authentication methods have not undergone security review

Setup

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snyk": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "snyk"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), then restart Claude Desktop. Some servers require API keys or tokens as environment variables — check the project's README and add an "env" object if needed.

No read-only mode — running this grants full read/write access.
No built-in authentication — anyone with access to this config can invoke every tool it exposes.

Compatibility

Client	Local	Docker	Remote	Read-only
Claude Desktop
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ChatGPT

Frequently asked questions

›What are the prerequisites for scanning Open Source projects?

You must install the CLI, authenticate your account, and typically build your project first. Additionally, the necessary third-party package managers must be installed and available in your system's PATH.

›Does Snyk require specific environment setup for different languages?

Yes, depending on the language of your project, you may need to configure your language environment. You should verify support for your specific frameworks and package managers in the Snyk documentation.

›How do I verify that the Snyk CLI is correctly installed?

After authentication, you can run the command 'snyk --help' to verify the installation. Alternatively, you can test the CLI by scanning a public package using 'snyk test ionic'.

›What types of security scans does the Snyk CLI perform?

The CLI supports scanning for open-source vulnerabilities, application code vulnerabilities, container image issues, and insecure configurations in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) files like Terraform and Kubernetes.