What can you do with scamcheck mcp server?

ScamCheck MCP Server

Scan suspicious messages, URLs, and text for scams inside any AI assistant that supports MCP (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and more). No signup or API key needed — works out of the box on the free anonymous tier.

Quick start (no API key)

Add to your Claude Desktop / Cursor config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["scamcheck-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. Ask your assistant "is this message a scam?" and paste the message.

Higher limits (optional API key)

The anonymous tier is rate-limited per IP. For higher limits, grab a free key at scamcheck.tech/dashboard/developer and add it:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["scamcheck-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "sk-live-your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tool: `scan_message`

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`input`	string	✓	The message, URL, or text to scan
`source`	`text` \| `url` \| `screenshot`	—	Content type (default: `text`)

Example response

🔴 Likely Scam — Risk Score: 89/100
Category: phishing · Confidence: 92%

Summary: This message impersonates a bank to steal credentials.

Why this was flagged:
• Creates false urgency with account suspension threat
• Uses a URL that does not match the official bank domain
• Requests sensitive personal information via link

What to do:
✓ Do not click any links in this message
✓ Contact your bank directly using the number on your card
✓ Report to your bank's fraud department

Full report: https://www.scamcheck.tech/result/abc123

Rate limits

Anonymous (no key): IP rate-limited
Free API key: 100 scans/month
Pro/Business: Unlimited

Install

Add scamcheck mcp server to your client. Pick the one you use.

{
  "servers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://scamcheck.tech/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

claude mcp add scamcheck-mcp-server -- npx -y scamcheck-mcp-server

codex mcp add scamcheck-mcp-server -- npx -y scamcheck-mcp-server

amp mcp add scamcheck-mcp-server -- npx -y scamcheck-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `claude_desktop_config.json`, then restart Claude Desktop.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`, or `.cursor/mcp.json` for a single project.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `cline_mcp_settings.json` via the MCP Servers panel.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.gemini/settings.json`.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scamcheck-mcp-server"
      ],
      "tools": [
        "*"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Add to `~/.copilot/mcp-config.json`, or run `/mcp add` inside the CLI.

{
  "context_servers": {
    "scamcheck-mcp-server": {
      "command": {
        "path": "npx",
        "args": [
          "-y",
          "scamcheck-mcp-server"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to your Zed `settings.json`.

npx -y scamcheck-mcp-server

Run `goose configure`, choose **Add Extension → Command-line Extension**, and paste this command.

Score

39 / 100

Incomplete

Documentation22/25
Maintenance16/25
Trust13/20
Capability0/15
Install experience15/15

Documents what it does and how to connect
Has a resolvable package or endpoint
Exposes at least one tool, prompt or resource
README has substantive content
Includes a code example
Documents its configuration
Mentions credentials or security posture
Last commit 54 days ago
Has a release history
Repository is not archived
Licensed MIT
Namespace verified in the official MCP registry
Claimed by its owner
Published under an organisation
0 tool(s) documented
Provides prompt templates
Provides resources
18 documented install method(s)
Published to a package registry
Offers a hosted endpoint — no local install

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Version history

Versions	Published
1.1.2Latest	Jul 8, 2026