Cisco MCP Scanner
Cisco's open-source scanner that checks MCP servers and tools for malicious or risky behaviour using YARA rules and LLM analysis.
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About Cisco MCP Scanner
Cisco MCP Scanner is listed in our security & governance category and is aimed at builders. Cisco's open-source scanner that checks MCP servers and tools for malicious or risky behaviour using YARA rules and LLM analysis. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Cisco MCP Scanner at a glance
- Category: Security & governance
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: Apache License 2.0 (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: cisco-ai-defense/mcp-scanner · 1,094 stars (as of Oct 18, 2026)
- Official site: blogs.cisco.com/ai/securing-the-ai-agent-supply-chain-with-ciscos-open-source-mcp-scanner
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Cisco MCP Scanner FAQ
What is Cisco MCP Scanner?
Cisco's open-source scanner that checks MCP servers and tools for malicious or risky behaviour using YARA rules and LLM analysis.
How much does Cisco MCP Scanner cost?
Cisco MCP Scanner's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Cisco MCP Scanner open source?
Yes. Cisco MCP Scanner's GitHub repository is published under the Apache License 2.0, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Cisco MCP Scanner's source code?
On GitHub at cisco-ai-defense/mcp-scanner, which had 1,094 stars as of Oct 18, 2026.
What are alternatives to Cisco MCP Scanner?
Other security & governance tools on AgentScout include Strix, Guardrails AI, AI-Infra-Guard, Superagent, Agent Governance Toolkit.
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