Snyk MCP Guide

Name: Snyk MCP
Author: Snyk

Scan dependencies for vulnerabilities, check container security, and monitor open-source risk.

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Quick Start

Install

npx @mcp/snyk

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snyk-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@mcp/snyk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

scan_dependencies

Scan project dependencies

check_containers

Scan container images

Snyk MCP requires the following permissions. Review the risk levels before granting access.

Permission	Description	Risk
`snyk.read`	Read scan results	low
`snyk.scan`	Trigger security scans	low