scanner-mcp is an open-source CLI tool that acts as a generic MCP server, exposing scanning capabilities to both network (eSCL/AirScan) and USB (WIA/SANE/TWAIN) scanners. It is suitable for system integrators needing unified scanner access and protocol support.
In the CLI tools & terminal space, scanner-mcp takes a focused approach. It focuses on enabling network and USB scanners to be accessed via a generic MCP server using standard protocols. It is built as an open-source project for system integrators and IT administrators. scanner-mcp is open source under the MIT license. It runs on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.
AminHA1248 builds and maintains scanner-mcp, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 6 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 6 catalogued features are MCP server, network scanning, and USB scanning. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.
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