check_open_ports
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TCP-connect scan a host for open ports. Defaults to a list of ~20 common service ports (SSH, HTTP/S, mail, DBs, etc.) if none are given. For checking your own infrastructure's exposure — capped at 100 ports per call.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| host | string | yes | Hostname or IP to scan (no scheme) |
| ports | array | no | Specific ports to check. Defaults to a common-ports list. Max 100 ports per call. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"host": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Hostname or IP to scan (no scheme)"
},
"ports": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "number"
},
"description": "Specific ports to check. Defaults to a common-ports list. Max 100 ports per call."
}
},
"required": [
"host"
]
}