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Checkov MCP

Security Free Open Source

Scan infrastructure as code with AI via MCP. Detect Terraform, CloudFormation, and Kubernetes misconfigurations using Bridgecrew's Checkov.

What is Checkov MCP?

Checkov MCP integrates Bridgecrew's Checkov IaC scanner with AI through MCP. Checkov scans infrastructure as code for security misconfigurations across Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Helm, ARM, and Serverless frameworks.

IaC Security Intelligence

AI models can trigger IaC scans, analyze misconfigurations, suggest fixes with proper infrastructure patterns, and help teams implement security guardrails before deployment.

Configuration

{"mcpServers":{"checkov":{"command":"npx","args":["checkov-mcp"],"env":{"BC_API_KEY":"your_api_key"}}}}

Use Cases

Checkov MCP serves DevOps teams implementing IaC security, cloud architects ensuring secure infrastructure patterns, and organizations needing AI-assisted infrastructure security compliance.

Key Features

  • Scan Terraform for misconfigurations
  • Analyze CloudFormation templates
  • Check Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts
  • Detect supply chain risks in CI/CD
  • Generate compliance reports (CIS, SOC2)
  • Create custom IaC security policies