# Security Scanner
> Performs comprehensive security analysis of code repositories by detecting exposed secrets, vulnerabilities, dependency issues, and configuration problems using regex patterns and vulnerability detection algorithms.
Canonical: https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/security-scanner
Last updated: 2026-10-28
## Catalog record

- Publisher: rupeebw
- Categories: development, version-control

## Repository

https://github.com/rupeebw/security-scanner-mcp

## Transports

stdio

## Authentication

No credentials were configured; the tested read-only tool “get_security_tips” succeeded in an isolated environment. Other tools may have additional requirements.

## Tools

- **scan_repository**: Perform a comprehensive security scan on a repository
- **check_secret**: Check if a piece of content contains potential secrets or sensitive information
- **check_gitignore**: Analyze .gitignore file for missing security patterns
- **get_security_tips**: Get security best practices and tips for a specific topic

## Sources

- [MCP.Directory public profile](https://mcp.directory/servers/security-scanner)
- [Linked publisher repository](https://github.com/rupeebw/security-scanner-mcp)
- [npm registry metadata](https://registry.npmjs.org/%40rupeshpanwar%2Fsecurity-scanner-mcp)
- [maintainer_repository_documentation](https://github.com/rupeedev/security-scanner-mcp)

## Setup

Use the interactive setup panel on [the detail page](https://www.mcpfolio.com/servers/security-scanner) to view instructions for each supported client.