@turbot/powerpipe-mcp

Name: @turbot/powerpipe-mcp
Author: e-gineer

Powerpipe MCP server to run benchmarks, detections and controls using AI.

Official

Security

Install Command

npx -y @turbot/powerpipe-mcp

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "turbot-powerpipe-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@turbot/powerpipe-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

@turbot/powerpipe-mcp is an officially maintained MCP server in the Security category, developed by e-gineer. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Security teams can leverage it to run checks and gather intelligence through natural-language prompts.

About @turbot/powerpipe-mcp

Overview

Powerpipe MCP server to run benchmarks, detections and controls using AI.

Topics

ai, cnapp, mcp, mcp-server, powerpipe, security, turbot-pipes

Who Should Use @turbot/powerpipe-mcp?

1Run security scans and vulnerability checks from your AI assistant
2Automate compliance checks and audit log reviews
3Integrate threat intelligence feeds into your AI workflow
4Let Claude assist with penetration testing and security research tasks

How to Install @turbot/powerpipe-mcp

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How @turbot/powerpipe-mcp Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.

✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.