Is Hackmd MCP server safe?
- npm prepare hook
- MCP tool surface detected
hackmd-mcp is an AI npm_package analyzed by SkillTotal's deterministic static scanner. The scan found no malicious indicators, though 2 risky constructs are reported for review. It can: install time execution and mcp tools detected — capabilities are what the code can do, not a verdict on intent. Risk score 0/100 (low).
hackmd-mcp 1.5.7
Automated static-analysis result. It can contain false positives and false negatives, and is not a claim about the intent of Hackmd MCP server's authors. Report a false positive.
Behavioral traits
How this component maps to the CSA agentic threat model. Descriptive — it never affects the risk score.
Findings (2)
package.json has a 'prepare' script (runs on git/local installs and before publishing).
"prepare": "pnpm run build",
Why it matters: Usually a build step, but confirm it doesn't fetch or run remote code.
Fix: Usually a legitimate build step; confirm it only builds and does not fetch or execute remote code.
An MCP tool surface (manifest or tool definitions) was found.
"tools": [
Why it matters: Just context — review which tools it offers and their permissions.
Fix: Review the declared MCP tools and their permissions.
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