Snyk · Claude Code

Add the Snyk MCP server to Claude Code

Scan code, dependencies, containers and IaC for vulnerabilities from the agent.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add snyk -- npx -y snyk mcp -t stdio

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Snyk runs locally; set any credentials Snyk asks for before starting Claude Code.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something Snyk can do. Scan code, dependencies, containers and IaC for vulnerabilities from the agent. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the Snyk MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add snyk -- npx -y snyk mcp -t stdio. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official Snyk MCP server?: Yes. It is published by Snyk as io.snyk/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the Snyk MCP server need an API key?: It runs locally from a package. See Snyk's docs for any credentials it needs.

Links

Snyk MCP docs Claude Code MCP docs Snyk server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.