Socket FAQs

Question 1

What is Socket and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Socket is an AI-powered tool that integrates with popular AI assistants to efficiently check dependency vulnerability and security information for your software projects.

Question 2

Which AI assistants can I use Socket with?

Accepted Answer

Socket integrates seamlessly with AI assistants such as Claude, VS Code Copilot, Cursor, and other Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients.

Question 3

What kind of security information does Socket provide?

Accepted Answer

Socket provides comprehensive security insights including supply chain, quality, maintenance, vulnerability, and license scores for packages across various ecosystems like npm, PyPI, and more.

Question 4

Is an API key or authentication required to use Socket?

Accepted Answer

No, the publicly hosted Socket MCP server is available for immediate use without any API key or authentication. For local deployments, an API key with specific permissions is required.

Question 5

Can I deploy the Socket MCP Server on my own machine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Socket offers multiple deployment options, allowing you to run the MCP server locally via stdio or HTTP modes, giving you control over your security checks.

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