Aikido Security MCP Server for Claude Desktop 16 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"aikido-security": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Aikido Security MCP Server
Connect your Aikido Security account to any AI agent and take full control of your security posture monitoring through natural conversation.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Aikido Security to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 16 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
What you can do
- Open Issues — List all open security vulnerabilities (CVEs, leaked secrets, cloud misconfigs, SAST findings) ordered by priority
- Repository Scanning — View all connected code repositories and their scanning status across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Cloud Asset Monitoring — List cloud infrastructure assets from AWS, GCP, and Azure being monitored for misconfigurations
- Container Security — Monitor container images and registries for known vulnerabilities
- Compliance Tracking — Get ISO 27001 and SOC2 compliance overviews for audit preparation
- Export Issues — Bulk export all security findings for reporting and analysis
- Webhook Management — List configured webhooks for Slack, Jira, and other integrations
The Aikido Security MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Aikido Security to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Aikido Security MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Aikido Security
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 16 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Aikido Security MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Aikido Security through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
Aikido Security + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Aikido Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Aikido Security MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (16)
These 16 tools become available when you connect Aikido Security to Claude Desktop via MCP:
export_all_issues
This provides a comprehensive snapshot of your organization's security posture. Use this for compliance reporting, audit preparation, or bulk analysis of vulnerabilities. Export all security issues from Aikido
get_iso_compliance
Shows which controls are passing, failing, or need attention. Use this for compliance monitoring, audit preparation, and security posture reporting. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get ISO 27001 compliance overview for your organization
get_issue_group
The issue group ID can be obtained from list_open_issues. Each issue group represents a category of related vulnerabilities (e.g., the same CVE across multiple repositories). Use this to deep-dive into a specific security finding before deciding on remediation steps. Get detailed information about a specific security issue group
get_soc2_compliance
Shows which trust service criteria are met and which need remediation. Use this for SOC2 audit preparation and compliance monitoring. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get SOC2 compliance overview for your organization
get_workspace
Use this to verify your workspace setup and check for any configuration errors. Get workspace information and configuration
list_apps
Shows which apps have active protection and their configuration status. Use this to verify your web applications are properly secured against common attacks (SQL injection, XSS, etc.). List all web applications protected by Aikido firewall
list_cloud_assets
You can paginate through results and optionally search by text or sort by name, asset type, region, etc. Use this to understand your cloud attack surface and identify misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. List cloud infrastructure assets monitored by Aikido
list_code_repositories
This includes repositories connected from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc. Use this to discover which repositories are being monitored for vulnerabilities and security issues. List all active code repositories connected to Aikido
list_connected_clouds
Shows which cloud environments are being monitored for security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Use this to verify cloud integrations are properly configured. List all cloud accounts connected to Aikido
list_containers
This includes Docker images from registries like Docker Hub, ECR, GCR, etc. Use this to monitor container security and identify vulnerable base images or dependencies. List all container images and repositories scanned by Aikido
list_custom_rules
Custom rules allow you to define organization-specific security checks beyond the default scanner. Use this to audit your custom rule coverage and ensure your security policies are properly enforced. List all custom SAST scanning rules in Aikido
list_open_issues
Issues include vulnerabilities from code scanning, container scanning, cloud security, SAST, IaC, DAST, and more. You can optionally filter by issue type (open_source, leaked_secret, cloud, sast, iac, docker_container, etc.), by team ID, or by repository. Supports pagination with page and per_page parameters. Use this to get a comprehensive view of your organization's security posture and prioritize remediation efforts. List all open security issues (vulnerabilities) in your Aikido account
list_teams
Teams are used to organize repositories, assign issues, and manage security workflows. Use this to understand how your organization structures its security responsibilities. List all teams in your Aikido organization
list_users
Shows user roles, permissions, and access levels. Use this to audit user access and ensure proper security team membership. List all users in your Aikido organization
list_virtual_machines
Use this to understand your VM attack surface and identify security gaps. List all virtual machines monitored by Aikido
list_webhooks
Webhooks are used to send security event notifications to external systems (Slack, Jira, etc.). Use this to verify integrations are properly configured and troubleshoot notification delivery. List all configured webhooks in Aikido
Example Prompts for Aikido Security in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Aikido Security immediately.
"Show me all critical and high severity open security issues, grouped by type."
"What's our current ISO 27001 compliance status?"
"List all our connected cloud accounts and any misconfigurations found in the last 7 days."
Troubleshooting Aikido Security MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Aikido Security to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Aikido Security + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Aikido Security MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Aikido Security to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 16 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.