lanternkb MCP Server

by ankitb073io.github.ankitb073/lanternkbv0.1.3

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Our reading of lanternkb, from the data

lanternkb is a security MCP server from ankitb073, listed in the official MCP Registry.

We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.

With 0 GitHub stars it ranks #579 of 1,263 security servers we index.

It runs locally on your machine over stdio.

Install lanternkb MCP server

claude mcp add lanternkb -- uvx lanternkb serve --tier open

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lanternkb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lanternkb",
        "serve",
        "--tier",
        "open"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lanternkb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lanternkb",
        "serve",
        "--tier",
        "open"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.

{
  "servers": {
    "lanternkb": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lanternkb",
        "serve",
        "--tier",
        "open"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lanternkb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lanternkb",
        "serve",
        "--tier",
        "open"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Freshness

Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.

Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-13 · 6d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-13 · 6d ago · GitHub · v0.1.3
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-10-13 · 6d ago · official registry · v0.1.3

How it compares in Security

Against the most-starred security servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.

Server	Stars	Tools	Tokens / turn	Freshness	Runs
lanternkb (this)	0	—	not measured	—	local
Semgrep	17,123	—	not measured	Active	—
Ida Pro	13,002	—	not measured	Active	—
Ghidra	11,390	—	not measured	Abandoned	—
Robin: AI-Powered Dark Web OSINT	7,591	—	not measured	Active	local
Claude Code Ultimate Guide	6,196	—	not measured	Active	local

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FAQ

›How do I install the lanternkb MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add lanternkb -- uvx lanternkb serve --tier open. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does lanternkb require an API key?

No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.

›Can I use lanternkb as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.

›Is lanternkb in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as io.github.ankitb073/lanternkb.

Sources and method

Official MCP Registry entry: updated 2026-10-13
GitHub repository: fetched 2026-10-19
Package registry (npm / PyPI): listed
Last checked against all sources: 2026-10-19

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