ScanMalware MCP Server
Official MCP server from ScanMalware (scanmalware org) for their URL scanning and malware detection service. Enables AI agents to submit URLs for malware analysis, retrieve scan results, and access threat intelligence data — integrating automated security scanning into agent workflows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Security tool for authorized use. URLs analyzed by third-party service. API key auth. Review data retention for sensitive URL submissions.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
A security agent needs to check URLs or files for malware before interacting with them — integrating automated threat scanning into phishing analysis, SOC automation, or security investigation workflows.
Avoid When
You need comprehensive threat intelligence beyond URL scanning. Consider VirusTotal or similar for broader file and indicator coverage.
Use Cases
- • Scanning suspicious URLs before visiting from security analysis agents
- • Automated malware detection in phishing investigation agents
- • URL reputation checking in threat intelligence workflows
- • Security orchestration agents needing URL/file threat analysis
Not For
- • Non-security use cases — this is specifically for malware/threat detection
- • Replacing comprehensive endpoint security (point solution for URL scanning)
- • High-volume automated scanning without appropriate rate limit management
Interface
Authentication
ScanMalware API key required. Register at scanmalware.com for access.
Pricing
Free tier available for evaluation. MCP server is free open source from official scanmalware org.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Security scanning tools should only be used against URLs/files you have permission to scan
- ⚠ Scan results may have false positives — integrate human review for high-impact security decisions
- ⚠ Rate limits can slow security workflows — implement async scanning with result polling
- ⚠ Official from scanmalware org — purpose-built security scanning service
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-07.