ZoomEye
Operator: Knownsec Hong Kong Information Technology Co Ltd, Hong Kong SAR China
A search engine for publicly reachable internet services and devices, with technical filters, an API and MCP integration.
Technical Infrastructure
Product
ZoomEye, a search engine for publicly reachable internet services and devices.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 25 October 2026.
Check: 25 October 2026.
A public index query for app="nginx".
A search response with a result count and report, map and download interfaces was visible. Individual IP records were not opened.
Use in OSINT research
Finds internet services and devices by IP address, domain, software characteristics or search filters. Contains technical metadata such as ports, protocols and software versions.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| IP address | Indexed services, ports, protocols and available software information for an IP address. | Retrieved |
| Domain / website | Indexed services and technical characteristics for a domain. | Retrieved |
| Keyword / free text | Matching services or devices for search expressions, such as an application or CVE identifier. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches publicly reachable IPv4, IPv6 and web services.
- Filters by applications, protocols, headers and CVE identifiers.
- Shows ports, software and version information from the search index.
- Provides result reports and geographical maps.
- Connects searches to AI assistants through an API and an official MCP server.
Categories
- Technical Infrastructure
- Internet scanning
- IP & ASN
Coverage
Dataset
A global search index of publicly reachable IP addresses, domains, internet services and devices, with technical metadata.
Access
Requirements
A public search interface; further use depends on the account plan. API and MCP require an API key from the user account.
Export
A download function in the search interface and structured API results; scope depends on the plan.
Provider
Knownsec Hong Kong Information Technology Co Ltd
Country of establishment
Hong Kong SAR China
Interfaces
API
Available. ZoomEye search through an API; result quotas and request rates depend on the plan or additional points.
MCP
Available. An official MCP server with a ZoomEye API key; supports search queries, field selection and IPv4, IPv6 or web results.
AI agents
Available. Integration with Claude Desktop, Cursor and Windsurf, among others, through the official MCP server.
Legal note
Limitations
- Result quotas, result pages and API request rates depend on the plan.
Guides and practical reports
Official · ZoomEye MCP: setup and search
ZoomEye · EN
Describes API keys, MCP connections and search parameters.