Scamcheck MCP Server
by smijo-geekio.github.smijo-geek/scamcheck-mcp-serverv1.1.2
Scan suspicious messages, URLs, and text for scams with AI. Free tier - no API key required.
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Install Scamcheck MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add scamcheck -e SCAMCHECK_API_KEY='<scamcheck-api-key>' -- npx -y scamcheck-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"scamcheck": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scamcheck-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "<scamcheck-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"scamcheck": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scamcheck-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "<scamcheck-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"scamcheck": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scamcheck-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "<scamcheck-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"scamcheck": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scamcheck-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "<scamcheck-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCAMCHECK_API_KEY | — | yes | Optional API key for higher limits (free anonymous tier works without it) |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://scamcheck.tech/api/mcp
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-30 · 10d ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-07-08 · 3mo ago · official registry · v1.1.2
FAQ
›How do I install the Scamcheck MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add scamcheck -e SCAMCHECK_API_KEY='<scamcheck-api-key>' -- npx -y scamcheck-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Scamcheck require an API key?
Yes. It expects SCAMCHECK_API_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Scamcheck as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Scamcheck in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.smijo-geek/scamcheck-mcp-server.