Is Web Scout MCP server safe?

@pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp is an AI npm_package analyzed by SkillTotal's deterministic static scanner. The scan found no malicious indicators, though 4 risky constructs are reported for review. It can: filesystem read, filesystem write, mcp tools detected and network egress — capabilities are what the code can do, not a verdict on intent. Risk score 0/100 (low).

@pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp 1.5.6

npm_package · https://github.com/pinkpixel-dev/web-scout-mcp

LOW

/ 100 malicious-risk

Snapshot · scanned Jun 20, 2026 · @pinkpixel/web-scout-mcp@1.5.6 · engine 0.18.0 / ruleset 19

No malicious indicators - review capabilities before installing

Notable — review in context (capabilities are not malware):

Node.js filesystem read
Node.js filesystem write/delete
Node.js network egress

No malicious indicators found by static analysis.

Capabilities — what this component can do (not a risk score):

filesystem readfilesystem writemcp tools detectednetwork egress

Findings (4)

MEDIUMNode.js filesystem readST-FS-NODE-READ

The component reads files from disk.

src/index.ts:250-250

const fileData = await fs.readFile(tempFilePath, 'utf-8');

Why it matters: Usually legitimate, but worth confirming it can't be steered into reading sensitive files.

Fix: Confirm which files are read and that paths cannot be influenced by untrusted input to reach sensitive locations.

MEDIUMNode.js filesystem write/deleteST-FS-NODE-WRITE

The component writes or deletes files on disk.

src/index.ts:217-217

await fs.unlink(file);

src/index.ts:247-247

await fs.writeFile(tempFilePath, html);

src/index.ts:269-269

await fs.unlink(tempFilePath);

Why it matters: Usually legitimate, but worth confirming the paths can't be controlled by untrusted input.

Fix: Confirm which files are written/deleted and that paths cannot be influenced by untrusted input.

MEDIUMNode.js network egressST-NET-NODE

The component makes outbound network requests.

src/index.ts:5-5

import axios from "axios";

src/index.ts:129-129

const response = await axios.post(

src/index.ts:182-182

if (axios.isAxiosError(error) && error.code === 'ECONNABORTED') {

src/index.ts:184-184

} else if (axios.isAxiosError(error)) {

src/index.ts:305-305

const response = await axios.get(urlStr, {

src/index.ts:319-319

if (axios.isAxiosError(error) && error.code === 'ECONNABORTED') {

src/index.ts:322-322

} else if (axios.isAxiosError(error)) {

Why it matters: Usually legitimate, but confirm the destinations are expected and no sensitive data leaves.

Fix: Confirm the destination hosts are expected and that no sensitive data is sent off-host.

LOWMCP tool surface detectedST-MCP-DETECTED

An MCP tool surface (manifest or tool definitions) was found.

OVERVIEW.md:59-59

const server = new Server(

src/index.ts:393-393

server.registerTool(

src/index.ts:428-428

server.registerTool(

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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