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MCP server for maigret, a powerful OSINT tool that collects user account information from various public sources. JavaScript-based implementation.

199 stars JavaScriptAI & Machine Learning Updated Oct 29, 2025

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Maigret MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for maigret, a powerful OSINT tool that collects user account information from various public sources. This server provides tools for searching usernames across social networks and analyzing URLs. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with MCP-compatible applications like Claude Desktop.

⚠️ Warning

This tool is designed for legitimate OSINT research purposes. Please:

  • Only search for information that is publicly available
  • Respect privacy and data protection laws
  • Follow the terms of service of the platforms being searched
  • Use responsibly and ethically
  • Be aware that some sites may rate-limit or block automated searches

Security

This server implements several security measures to prevent command injection attacks:

Input Validation

  • Usernames: Only alphanumeric characters, underscores, hyphens, and periods are allowed (max 100 characters)
  • URLs: Must be valid HTTP/HTTPS URLs without shell metacharacters
  • Tags: Only alphanumeric characters, underscores, and hyphens are allowed

Safe Command Execution

  • Uses `execFile()` instead of `exec()` to prevent shell interpolation
  • All command arguments are passed as arrays, not concatenated strings
  • Docker commands are executed without shell interpretation

Reporting Security Issues

If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it by opening an issue or contacting the maintainers directly. We take security seriously and will respond promptly.

Requirements

  • Node.js (v18 or later)
  • Docker
  • macOS, Linux, or Windows with Docker Desktop installed
  • Write access to the reports directory

Quick Start

Installing via Smithery

To install Maigret for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-maigret --client claude

Installing Manually

1. Install Docker:

    2. Install the server globally via npm:

    bash
    npm install -g mcp-maigret

    3. Create a reports directory:

    bash
    mkdir -p /path/to/reports/directory

    4. Add to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

    json
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "maigret": {
          "command": "mcp-maigret",
          "env": {
            "MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR": "/path/to/reports/directory"
          }
        }
      }
    }

    Configuration file location:

    • macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
    • Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`

    5. Restart Claude Desktop

    Alternative Setup (From Source)

    If you prefer to run from source or need to modify the code:

    1. Clone and build:

    bash
    git clone 
    cd mcp-maigret
    npm install
    npm run build

    2. Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

    json
    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "maigret": {
          "command": "node",
          "args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-maigret/build/index.js"],
          "env": {
            "MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR": "/path/to/reports/directory"
          }
        }
      }
    }

    Features

    • Username Search: Search for a username across hundreds of social networks and websites
    • URL Analysis: Parse URLs to extract information and search for associated usernames
    • Multiple Output Formats: Support for txt, html, pdf, json, csv, and xmind formats
    • Site Filtering: Filter searches by site tags (e.g., photo, dating, us)
    • Docker-based: Reliable and consistent execution across environments

    Tools

    1. Username Search Tool

    • Name: `search_username`
    • Description: Search for a username across social networks and sites
    • Parameters:
      • `username` (required): Username to search for (alphanumeric, underscores, hyphens, periods only; max 100 chars)
      • `format` (optional, default: "pdf"): Output format (txt, html, pdf, json, csv, xmind)
      • `use_all_sites` (optional, default: false): Use all available sites instead of top 500
      • `tags` (optional): Array of tags to filter sites (alphanumeric, underscores, hyphens only)

    Example:

    json
    {
      "username": "test_user123",
      "format": "html",
      "use_all_sites": false,
      "tags": ["photo"]
    }

    2. URL Analysis Tool

    • Name: `parse_url`
    • Description: Parse a URL to extract information and search for associated usernames
    • Parameters:
      • `url` (required): URL to analyze
      • `format` (optional, default: "pdf"): Output format (txt, html, pdf, json, csv, xmind)

    Example:

    json
    {
      "url": "https://example.com/profile",
      "format": "txt"
    }

    Troubleshooting

    Docker Issues

    1. Verify Docker is installed and running:

    bash
    docker --version
    docker ps

    2. Check Docker permissions:

      Reports Directory Issues

      1. Verify the reports directory:

        2. Common configuration mistakes:

          3. After fixing any issues:

            Error Messages

            • "Docker is not installed or not running": Install Docker and start the Docker daemon
            • "MAIGRET_REPORTS_DIR environment variable must be set": Add the environment variable to your configuration
            • "Error creating reports directory": Check directory permissions and path
            • "Error executing maigret": Check Docker logs and ensure the container has proper permissions
            • "Invalid username": Username contains invalid characters. Use only alphanumeric, underscores, hyphens, and periods
            • "Invalid URL": URL is malformed or contains prohibited characters
            • "Invalid tag": Tag contains invalid characters. Use only alphanumeric, underscores, and hyphens

            Contributing

            1. Fork the repository

            2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)

            3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)

            4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)

            5. Open a Pull Request

            License

            This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

            Frequently asked questions

            What is mcp-maigret?

            mcp-maigret is MCP server for maigret, a powerful OSINT tool that collects user account information from various public sources. JavaScript-based implementation.

            How do I install mcp-maigret?

            Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

            Is mcp-maigret open source?

            Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/BurtTheCoder/mcp-maigret and has 199 stars.

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