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sequentialthinking
by modelcontextprotocol
pentestMCP
by RamKansal
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sequentialthinking · Summary

Sequential Thinking MCP Server enables dynamic problem-solving through step-by-step reasoning.

pentestMCP · Summary

MCP server exposing 20+ penetration testing tools for AI-assisted security testing via Docker.

sequentialthinking · Use cases

  • Planning complex system migrations with risk assessment
  • Debugging production issues requiring step-by-step analysis
  • Comparing architecture options with conditional branching

pentestMCP · Use cases

  • AI-assisted penetration testing with natural language control
  • Automated vulnerability scanning through LLM agents
  • Security workflow integration with Claude Desktop or VS Code

sequentialthinking · Install

Installation

**Claude Desktop**: Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequential-thinking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}

**VS Code**: Use one of the installation buttons or manually configure with:

{
  "servers": {
    "sequential-thinking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}

**Docker**:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequentialthinking": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "mcp/sequentialthinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}

pentestMCP · Install

Installation

Using Pre-built Docker Image (Recommended):

docker pull ramgameer/pentest-mcp:latest
Claude Desktop Integration

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pentestMCP": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "ramgameer/pentest-mcp:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after configuration.

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