shodan_host_info

Get Shodan information for a specific IP address.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 21 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/shodan-host-info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What shodan_host_info does on UnClick

AI agents call shodan_host_info to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`ip`	string	Yes
`api_key`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why shodan_host_info is rated Low

This tool retrieves information from Shodan (a public internet search engine for IP addresses) without modifying data. While the information returned could be sensitive (open ports, services, vulnerabilities on an IP), the tool itself performs only a read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'shodan_host_info' and description 'Get Shodan information for a specific IP address' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no state modification.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs shodan_host_info safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and UnClick, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For shodan_host_info, this is the rule to start with:

shodan_host_info Allowed

shodan_host_info is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "shodan_host_info": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect UnClick, apply this rule, and every shodan_host_info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about shodan_host_info

What does the shodan_host_info tool do? +

Get Shodan information for a specific IP address. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does shodan_host_info accept? +

shodan_host_info accepts 2 parameters: ip, api_key. Required: ip. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on shodan_host_info? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for shodan_host_info: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is shodan_host_info? +

shodan_host_info is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit shodan_host_info? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the shodan_host_info rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block shodan_host_info completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for shodan_host_info. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides shodan_host_info? +

shodan_host_info is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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