Grype FAQs

Question 1

What is Grype MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Grype MCP Server allows developers to easily integrate the Grype vulnerability scanner into their IDEs, such as Cursor and Claude Desktop, making security checks a seamless part of the development workflow.

Question 2

What problem does Grype MCP Server solve?

Accepted Answer

It addresses the challenge developers face when trying to use Grype directly, by providing a simple way to identify vulnerable packages and their locations within their projects, directly from their IDE.

Question 3

Which IDEs are compatible with Grype MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Grype MCP Server is designed to work with IDEs like Cursor and Claude Desktop, but future integrations may be possible.

Question 4

What are the dependencies for setting up Grype MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The main dependency is Grype itself. Make sure Grype is installed and configured correctly before setting up the MCP server.

Question 5

Where can I find the Grype tool?

Accepted Answer

Grype is an open-source vulnerability scanner available on GitHub: https://github.com/anchore/grype

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