mcp-server-review

Audit MCP server implementations for security risks and misconfigurations.

Updated Mar 24, 2023

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Skill: mcp-server-review
Source: https://github.com/j4hr3n/dotfiles/tree/main/configs/claude-code/skills/mcp-server-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/j4hr3n/dotfiles --skill mcp-server-review-j4hr3n

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Security review of MCP (Model Context Protocol) server implementations and configurations, enabling teams to identify risks before deployment and ensure safer integrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive steps to assess transport, authentication, tool permissions, input validation, data exposure, sandboxing, supply chain, and client configuration.
Use Case: Evaluate MCP server source code or Claude Code MCP integrations for over-permissioning, injection risks, and data exposure to mitigate security issues.

Quick Start

Audit your MCP server codebase with this review to outline risks and recommended mitigations.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-server-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I audit an MCP server for security risks and data exposure?▼

Audit an MCP server by evaluating transport, authentication, tool permissions, input validation, data exposure, sandboxing, supply chain, and client configuration through a step-by-step methodology to identify misconfigurations and injection vulnerabilities.

What security vulnerabilities should I look for in a Model Context Protocol server review?▼

When reviewing a Model Context Protocol server, look for overpermissive access, injection vulnerabilities, and data exposure risks across its transport, authentication, and tool permission configurations to mitigate security issues before deployment.

Can I use a security review checklist for Claude Code MCP integrations?▼

Yes, this security review is applicable for Claude Code MCP integrations to evaluate source code, identify over-permissioning, and prevent data exposure during third-party MCP server evaluations before deployment.

What is the best way to assess MCP server authentication and tool permissions?▼

The best way to assess MCP server authentication and tool permissions is by enforcing a comprehensive review methodology that checks transport mechanisms, scope, sandboxing, and client configuration to prevent overpermissive access.

Does this MCP security review cover supply chain and input validation risks?▼

Yes, the MCP security review covers supply chain risks and input validation, alongside transport, authentication, data exposure, scope, sandboxing, and client configuration, to ensure safer integrations and mitigate security issues.

When do I need to perform an MCP server risk assessment?▼

Perform an MCP server risk assessment during code reviews, third-party MCP server evaluations, and Claude Code MCP integrations to identify security risks, misconfigurations, and data exposure before deployment.