recon

Name: recon
Author: blisspixel

by blisspixelversion 2.27.0i★ 5iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.blisspixel/recon

How to install

What it does

Public DNS, certificate transparency, and identity observations.

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Developer tools

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 13, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recon": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "recon-tool",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use recon and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using recon or shows a recon tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect recon yet

recon runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect recon

Steps for Claude →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Developer tools that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Sentry✓ ChatGPT
Compiler Explorer✓ ChatGPT
GitDiagram✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user recon -- uvx recon-tool mcp

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see recon listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use recon and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using recon or shows a recon tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use recon and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using recon or shows a recon tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Python (uv) on your computer first (one time)

Install Python (uv)
One time only; it works for every server that needs Python (uv)
Open the Python (uv) download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use recon and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using recon or shows a recon tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use recon💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user recon -- uvx recon-tool mcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recon": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "recon-tool",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recon": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "recon-tool",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "recon": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "recon-tool",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 5
Downloads per weeki: 379/wk
Licence i: Apache-2.0
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 2.27.0
Categoryi: Developer tools
Published to registryi: Oct 28, 2026
Code last changedi: Nov 4, 2026
Maker: blisspixel
Packages: pypi: recon-tool
Repo: pueo-labs/recon
Website: github.com
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 13, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account pueo-labs, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 9 days ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses Apache-2.0
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Developer toolsi

More stars than 85% of the other 5851 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 61% of the other 5851 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5851 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is recon safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 9 days ago, and the latest version (2.27.0) reached the registry 16 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: REA, GitHub, Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent

Others in the same category

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:↓ Downloads per weeki★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

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README from the maker

Open the README

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recon

Point recon at a domain to see its public technology and identity footprint: email providers and controls, identity indicators, SaaS services, and cloud infrastructure. No credentials, API keys, or active scanning. Use the CLI for a quick lookup, versioned JSON for automation, or the local MCP server from an agent.

recon reports evidence-backed observations, not a complete inventory or a security verdict. A domain does not establish an organization's boundaries.

See the Output

Synthetic illustration, generated, not captured. The real formatter renders a deterministic, no-network fixture for Example Industries Ltd. No real organization is depicted, and no live lookup of reserved example.com reproduces this fixture.

Accessible text transcript

demo@recon:~$ recon example.com    # synthetic fixture, not a captured run

6 sources: 5 matched, 1 no match Example Industries Ltd (unverified) example.com Reserved name: results are public residue, not an organization. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Provider Microsoft 365 + Proofpoint gateway Tenant a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890 • NA Tenant domain example-industries.onmicrosoft.example.com Auth Federated Confidence ●●● High (3 sources)

Services Email Microsoft 365, Proofpoint, DMARC reject, DKIM, SPF strict, MTA-STS enforce Identity Okta Cloud Cloudflare (CDN/edge), AWS Route 53 (DNS) Security Wiz Security Data & Analytics Snowflake, Datadog Collaboration Slack, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), GitHub, Zoom Evidence roles: --explain

High-signal related domains login.example.com, support.example.com, status.example.com

Insights Federated identity observed; identity-vendor indicators: Okta Email security: observed controls: DMARC reject, DKIM, SPF strict, MTA-STS

Quick Start

macOS / Linux:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pueo-labs/recon/main/scripts/install.sh | bash

Windows (PowerShell):

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pueo-labs/recon/main/scripts/install.ps1 | iex"

The installer sets up recon for your user account, including Python when needed. Open a new terminal afterward. Python 3.15 is the default development and release runtime; 3.11 through 3.15 remain supported. Already have a supported Python? Use pip install recon-tool in a virtual environment, or uv tool install --python 3.15 recon-tool / pipx install --python python3.15 recon-tool on managed distributions like Arch Linux and Omarchy. For review-before-run instructions, other package managers, updates, and recovery, see the installation guide.

recon --version      # offline install check

recon doctor # online connectivity and installation diagnostics

Lookups make DNS queries visible to recursive and authoritative infrastructure. MTA-STS is the only default target-owned HTTP request; Google CSE and BIMI certificate probes require explicit --direct-probes. There is no port scanning or application crawling. Replace the placeholder to start:

recon "<domain-you-want-to-review>"

Ordinary lookups may reuse the 24-hour result cache and say so when they do; a result whose collection had unavailable sources is never reused. Use --no-cache to bypass the cache for both reading and writing; certificate-transparency enrichment has a separate cache. See first lookup and cache behavior.

Common Commands

The bare command stays compact. Request evidence or structured output when needed:

recon example.com                      # compact panel

recon example.com --explain # evidence and source status recon example.com --json # structured record recon example.com --plain # linear text for screen readers and grep recon review example.com # fresh, evidence-linked review bundle recon batch domains.txt --json # look up a supplied domain list recon delta example.com # compare with a cached baseline recon update # update through the original package manager

These examples use reserved domains; real lookups will not reproduce the synthetic illustration above. For multi-domain reviews, recon describes observed similarities and differences without inferring ownership or a corporate relationship. See the evidence-first review workflow and batch guide.

Use with an Agent

The PyPI package installs the CLI and MCP runtime. Connect the local server to Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, or Kiro:

recon mcp install --client=claude-desktop

recon mcp doctor

Restart the client and begin with manual tool approvals. Ask for one domain's email and identity indicators, or a service comparison across supplied domains. Missing evidence means "not observed", not "not used"; collection failures remain explicit. Local execution is the default, and the project does not operate a hosted service.

See MCP setup and supported clients and skills, plugins, and their validation status.

Omarchy Desktop Shell Integration

recon includes a thin, keyboard-first desktop shell plugin for Omarchy located in integrations/omarchy/:

Keyboard-driven workflow: focus domain input automatically, press Enter to run bounded inspection, and press Ctrl+D to toggle baseline delta comparison.
Direct process invocation: passes structured arguments directly (["recon", domain, "--json"]) without shell interpolation.
Safe clipboard handling: pasting text never triggers an automatic network request.
Zero background daemons: runs unprivileged inside Omarchy's Quickshell environment.

See integrations/omarchy/README.md for installation and shortcuts.

Documentation

Need	Guide
Install, update, uninstall, or troubleshoot	Getting started
Find a command or flag	CLI reference
Build automation or hand off evidence	JSON schema, review bundles
Understand results and their limits	How it works, limitations, reporting observations
Linux and Omarchy environment setup	Linux / Omarchy guide
Check plans and shipped changes	Roadmap, changelog
Find architecture, security, research, or release procedures	Full documentation index

Contributing and Support

Catalog corrections and documented vendor patterns are especially useful. Start with CONTRIBUTING.md for setup, verification, and contribution requirements; coding agents should also read AGENTS.md. For repeatable catalog work, start with the harness-neutral maintenance skill and offline example.

Use issues for bugs and feature requests. Keep public examples reserved and synthetic; never post evaluated company domains, tenant IDs, or per-domain results. See the private reporting paths and security policy. Intended for defensive use.

License

Apache 2.0.

recon

What it does

Install

Install Python (uv)

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Python (uv)

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Python (uv)

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Developer toolsi

Common questions

Others in the same category

REA

GitHub

Serena MCP: the IDE for your agent

README from the maker

recon

See the Output

Quick Start

Common Commands

Use with an Agent

Omarchy Desktop Shell Integration

Documentation

Contributing and Support

License