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由 httpx 和 asnmap 驱动的对话式侦察接口和 MCP 服务器。支持不同级别的域分析、安全头检查、证书分析和 ASN 查找。

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About nickpending/mcp-recon

mcp-recon (formerly Tellix) is an open-source conversational reconnaissance interface and MCP server powered by httpx and asnmap. It bridges natural language and HTTP infrastructure analysis, enabling users to perform web domain reconnaissance, security header checks, certificate analysis, and ASN lookups through simple text prompts. The tool integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible AI interfaces, offering both light and full reconnaissance modes, a standalone ASN lookup, and Docker support. It includes predefined MCP prompts such as http_lite_scan and katana_command_generator for streamlined operations, and automatically handles httpx stdin/stdout leakage issues.

Key Features

Conversational commands via natural language prompts
MCP server integration with Claude Desktop and MCP-compatible tools
Multiple analysis modes: lite (quick HTTP fingerprinting) and full (comprehensive metadata collection)
Standalone ASN lookup for IPs, ASNs, or organizations
Docker ready for isolated, portable deployment
Powered by httpx and asnmap from ProjectDiscovery
Automatic workaround for httpx stdin/stdout leakage issue
Predefined MCP prompts: http_lite_scan, katana_command_generator

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Natural language interface lowers the barrier for executing reconnaissance tasks
  • Seamless integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible AI assistants
  • Offers both lightweight and deep reconnaissance modes for flexibility
  • Docker support ensures easy setup and isolated execution
  • Leverages reliable, well-known tools (httpx, asnmap) from ProjectDiscovery
Cons
  • Requires httpx and asnmap to be installed or Docker configured (adds initial setup steps)
  • Limited to HTTP infrastructure reconnaissance; does not cover network-level or application-level scans
  • Dependency on MCP-compatible AI interfaces for full conversational functionality

Best For

Quick HTTP reconnaissance and fingerprinting of target domainsFull domain metadata collection including page previews, headers, certificates, and technology detectionSecurity header and TLS certificate analysisASN lookup for IP addresses, autonomous system numbers, or organization namesIntegrating reconnaissance capabilities into AI chat interfaces like Claude Desktop

FAQ

What is mcp-recon?
mcp-recon (formerly Tellix) is a conversational reconnaissance interface and MCP server that uses natural language prompts to perform web domain analysis, security checks, certificate analysis, and ASN lookups. It is powered by httpx and asnmap.
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI assistants to interact with external tools, systems, and data sources. It provides a standardized interface for AI models to access and execute functions, retrieve resources, and utilize prompts.
How does mcp-recon work with Claude Desktop?
mcp-recon exposes reconnaissance tools via the MCP protocol, so you can connect it to Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible AI interface. You simply ask questions in natural language, and the AI uses the underlying recon tools to answer.
What reconnaissance modes does mcp-recon offer?
It offers two main modes: lite (quick HTTP fingerprinting for essential info) and full (comprehensive metadata collection including page previews, headers, certificates, and technology detection). It also provides a standalone ASN lookup.
Is mcp-recon available as a Docker image?
Yes, mcp-recon is Docker ready, allowing you to run it in an isolated container for security and portability.