What is Grype Mcp

grype-mcp is an MCP server designed to facilitate the use of the Grype vulnerability scanner for container images and file systems, making it easier for developers to identify vulnerable packages and their locations.

Use cases

Use cases for grype-mcp include scanning container images for vulnerabilities before deployment, integrating security checks into development workflows, and providing developers with easy access to vulnerability data.

How to use

To use grype-mcp, ensure that the Grype dependency is installed. Configure the MCP server by specifying the command and arguments in the configuration file, then run the server using Node.js.

Key features

Key features of grype-mcp include seamless integration with IDE-like tools, simplified access to Grype’s scanning capabilities, and enhanced user experience for developers.

Where to use

grype-mcp can be used in software development environments, particularly where containerization and security scanning are critical, such as DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows.

grype mcp server

Grype is a vulnerability scanner for container images and file systems. Security teams use grype easily but developers can struggle while using it to finding vulnerable packages or their locations. Grype mcp server allows developers to easily use the grype tool with IDE like Cursor or Claude Desktop.

setup

dependencies

• grype

configurations

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grype-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["${GRYPE_MCP_SERVER_PATH}/index.ts"]
    }
  }
}

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