Network Scanning with nmap

How to Call the nmap MCP Tools

python3 $MCP_CALL "python3 -u $NMAP_MCP_SCRIPT" TOOL_NAME '{"param":"value"}'

When to Use

• Discover what hosts are alive on a subnet before deeper analysis
• Find open ports on network devices, servers, or lab infrastructure
• Verify firewall rules by checking which ports are reachable
• Pre-change/post-change port scans to confirm expected service exposure
• Asset discovery on RFC1918 or lab networks

Available Tools