Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Prevent shell injection and path traversal in agentic workflows
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Why people use Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Protecting system integrity with Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
With this MCP, that anxiety disappears. You add a deterministic check between the agent and your system. Instead of manual oversight, you get an automated way to strip out the junk and the danger, ensuring the agent stays exactly where you told it to stay.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns dangerous, unpredictable text into safe, predictable data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Preventing accidental file deletion
An agent tries to clean a directory but accidentally generates a path that targets the root folder.
- Real-world use case 02
Securing terminal automation
A developer lets an agent run CLI capabilities.
- Real-world use case 03
Maintaining API stability
An agent generates a messy JSON string for a web request.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler.
- 01 Capability
Sanitize file path
Removes directory navigation attempts like parent directory jumps. It keeps file operations locked to the intended folder.
- 02 Capability
Sanitize shell command
Cleans shell inputs by removing dangerous characters. It prevents accidental command chaining or injection.
- 03 Capability
Sanitize strict whitelist
Filters input against a specific set of allowed characters. It ensures only valid patterns pass through.
- 04 Capability
Sanitize structured payload
Fixes formatting in JSON or XML strings. It prevents structural corruption in data transfers.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"input-sanitizer-escape-handler": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"input-sanitizer-escape-handler": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Ask Copilot: "Using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"input-sanitizer-escape-handler": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"input-sanitizer-escape-handler": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Ask Cline: "Using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add input-sanitizer-escape-handler --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SlEqO54f1YyLx9LqKoG5Nd44Ytd5VfibI6RtIWmS/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler
Ask Claude: "Using Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Input Sanitizer can move forward.
This is for engineers and developers who are building autonomous agents that have permission to interact with local filesystems, run terminal commands, or modify structured databases.
DevOps Engineer
Securing automation scripts that allow agents to manage infrastructure or deploy code.
Backend Developer
Ensuring agent-driven API calls don't crash services with malformed JSON payloads.
Security Researcher
Testing the robustness of agentic workflows against injection-style vulnerabilities.
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Before you connect
Questions about Input Sanitizer.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How does Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler protect my computer?
It acts as a filter that catches and removes dangerous characters from text generated by your AI client before that text can be executed as a command or used as a file path.
Can I use Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler with Claude or Cursor?
Yes. Since it follows the MCP standard, you can connect it to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf through Vinkius.
Does Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler prevent all AI errors?
No. It specifically targets security vulnerabilities like shell injection and path traversal. It won't stop an agent from making a logical error, but it will stop it from making a destructive one.
Will Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler break my valid JSON data?
Not if you use the right capability. The structured payload capability is designed to fix and escape strings so they fit perfectly into JSON structures without breaking them.
Is Input Sanitizer & Escape Handler easy to set up?
Yes. You connect it once via the Vinkius catalog, and your AI client will immediately have access to the sanitization capabilities.
How does this protect against shell injection?
The sanitize_shell_command capability identifies and strips shell metacharacters like semicolons, pipes, and backticks, ensuring the string cannot be used to chain unauthorized commands.
Can I use this to secure JSON payloads?
Yes, use sanitize_structured_payload with the 'json' target format to escape quotes and maintain structural integrity.
How do I prevent path traversal attacks?
The sanitize_file_path capability detects and removes parent directory navigation sequences like '../' to prevent unauthorized file system access.
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