NVD Retriever FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP Inspector and how does it work with NVD Retriever?

Accepted Answer

MCP Inspector is a tool used for debugging Model Context Protocol (MCP) applications. With NVD Retriever it allows developers to examine data interactions between the NVD and the application.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using NVD Retriever?

Accepted Answer

To use NVD Retriever, you need to have Python 3.12, uv, and Node.js installed. Refer to the project's documentation for detailed installation instructions.

Question 3

What is NVD Retriever?

Accepted Answer

NVD Retriever is a tool designed to fetch and process CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) data directly from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). It allows developers and security professionals to easily access vulnerability information for analysis and remediation.

Question 4

Does NVD have rate limits? How do I handle them with NVD Retriever?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the NVD API has rate limits. To avoid these limits, you'll need to obtain an API key from the NVD website. The provided links in the documentation guide you through the process of requesting and using the API key.

Question 5

How do I install and use NVD Retriever?

Accepted Answer

First, install the prerequisites, including uv and Node.js. Then, synchronize dependencies using `uv sync`. Use MCP Inspector for debugging and pytest for testing. Example usage with MCP Inspector: `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv --directory /path/to/mcp-nvd run mcp-nvd`.

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