Aynops

What is AynOps?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI clients real-time cybersecurity reconnaissance capabilities. It extends Claude with tools for WHOIS, DNS enumeration, port scanning, SSL inspection, tech stack detection, certificate transparency, ASN lookup, CVE lookup, and IP reputation — running entirely on the user’s machine.

How to use AynOps?

Install Python 3.12+, Nmap, and Git. Clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then configure Claude Desktop with the full absolute path to the virtual environment’s Python interpreter and the path to server.py in the MCP servers config. For ip_reputation and asn_lookup tools, set ABUSEIPDB_API_KEY and IP_API_KEY environment variables respectively.

Key features of AynOps

• Runs all cybersecurity tools locally — data never leaves your computer
• 9 core tools plus a full_recon tool that runs them in parallel
• Port scanning with 5 scan types (basic, service, os, full, vuln)
• CVE lookup via NVD without requiring an API key
• Subdomain discovery via crt.sh with automatic fallback to HackerTarget
• Integrates with Claude Desktop as an MCP server

Use cases of AynOps

• Security researchers quickly profiling a domain or IP they own
• Penetration testers performing initial reconnaissance on authorized targets
• Developers auditing their own infrastructure for misconfigurations
• Students learning cybersecurity concepts by exploring real‑world data
• Analyzing CVEs for specific software versions to assess vulnerability risk

FAQ from AynOps

What tools does AynOps provide?

AynOps provides whois_lookup, dns_enumeration, port_scan, ssl_inspect, tech_stack_detect, cert_transparency, asn_lookup, full_recon, cve_lookup, and ip_reputation.

Do I need API keys to use all tools?

Only ip_reputation requires an AbuseIPDB API key and asn_lookup requires an ipapi key. All other tools work without API keys.

Does AynOps run in the cloud or locally?

It runs entirely on your local machine. Your data never leaves your computer.

What are the system requirements?

Python 3.12+, Nmap installed and accessible in PATH, and Git. Claude Desktop is required as the AI client.

Is port scanning always legal?

Only scan domains and IPs you own or have explicit written permission to scan. The only public host officially permitted for Nmap testing is scanme.nmap.org. Unauthorized port scanning may be illegal in your jurisdiction.