Is "livereload-js" on MCP Registry Safe to Install?

smhg · mcp · v4.0.2

LiveReload JS client - auto reload browser on changes

Risk Assessment

Analyzed
100
out of 100
CRITICAL

57 security findings detected across all analyzers

MCP server analyzed for tool poisoning, prompt injection, and data exfiltration

Severity Breakdown

11
Critical
33
High
0
Medium
0
Low
0
Info

Finding Categories

32
Malware Signatures
1
Secrets

YARA Rules Matched

11 rules(32 hits)
postinstall obfuscation postinstall file manipulation postinstall network communication postinstall registry modification postinstall system command NoUseWeakRandom postinstall crypto operations DebuggerStatementsShouldNotBeUsed postinstall environment access postinstall persistence mechanism credential env files

MCP Server Analysis

MCP servers expose tools and resources to AI assistants. Unlike browser extensions, they run as standalone processes with direct system access. Tool definitions are analyzed for prompt injection, data exfiltration, and tool poisoning patterns.

About This Extension

LiveReload JS client - auto reload browser on changes

Detailed Findings

57 total

YARA Rule Matches

11 rules

Security Analysis Summary

Security Analysis Overview

livereload-js is a mcp extension published by smhg. Version 4.0.2 has been analyzed by the Risky Plugins security platform, receiving a risk score of 100/100 (CRITICAL risk) based on 57 security findings.

Risk Assessment

This extension presents critical security risk. Severe issues were detected, potentially including malware indicators, exposed secrets, or dangerous behaviors. Installation is strongly discouraged until these issues are addressed.

Findings Breakdown

  • Critical: 11 finding(s)
  • High: 33 finding(s)

What Was Analyzed

The security assessment covers multiple analysis categories:

  • Malware Detection: YARA rule matching against 2,400+ malware signatures
  • Secret Detection: Scanning for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials
  • Static Analysis: Code-level security analysis for common vulnerability patterns
  • Network Analysis: Detection of suspicious network communications and endpoints
  • Obfuscation Detection: Identification of code obfuscation techniques

Developer Information

livereload-js is published by smhg on the mcp marketplace.

Recommendation

This extension is not recommended for installation without thorough manual review. Consider alternatives with lower risk scores, or contact the developer to address the identified security concerns.

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