42Crunch MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add 42Crunch as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add 42crunch --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About 42Crunch MCP Server
Connect your 42Crunch account to any AI agent to continuously test, audit, and secure your API lifecycle through natural conversation. Say goodbye to manual spec uploads and cumbersome dashboard navigations.
Claude Code registers 42Crunch as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where 42Crunch data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- API Collections — List and view your organizational API collections, evaluating their aggregated security scores
- API Management — Import OpenAPI/Swagger definitions directly into collections, list imported definitions, or delete them when decommissioned
- Static Security Audits — Trigger fresh static security audits over your OpenAPI specifications and retrieve comprehensive audit reports scoring design risks
- Dynamic Conformance Scans — List historical scans and retrieve detailed execution reports highlighting undocumented behavior or implementation flaws
The 42Crunch MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect 42Crunch to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 42Crunch MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using 42Crunch
Ask Claude: "Using 42Crunch, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the 42Crunch MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with 42Crunch through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using 42Crunch tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
42Crunch + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the 42Crunch MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed 42Crunch tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query 42Crunch nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe 42Crunch outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query 42Crunch status endpoints and alert on anomalies
42Crunch MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect 42Crunch to Claude Code via MCP:
delete_api
Delete an API definition from the platform
get_api
Get detailed metadata and score for a specific API
get_audit_report
Download the static security audit report for an API
get_collection
Get metadata and security score for a collection
get_scan_report
Get detailed results from a dynamic conformance scan
import_api
Import an OpenAPI definition into a collection
list_apis
Each API entry includes its unique ID and security score. List all API definitions within a collection
list_collections
Use this to find the Collection ID you need to import or list APIs. List all API collections in the platform
list_scans
List dynamic conformance scans against a live API
trigger_audit
Use this to trigger a scan after a specification gets updated. Run a fresh static security audit on an API definition
Example Prompts for 42Crunch in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with 42Crunch immediately.
"List my API collections in 42Crunch."
"Get the audit report for the 'User Management' API definition."
"Trigger a fresh security audit for API ID '2e4f0a91-db6c-4822-a9b0'."
Troubleshooting 42Crunch MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting 42Crunch to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
42Crunch + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating 42Crunch MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect 42Crunch with your favorite client
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Connect 42Crunch to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.