Checkmarx MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Checkmarx 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 the Vinkius.
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claude mcp add checkmarx --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Checkmarx MCP Server
Connect your Checkmarx One enterprise environment to any AI agent and take programmatic control over your Application Security posture. Analyze deep code flaws through natural chat instead of navigating complex cyber dashboards.
Claude Code registers Checkmarx 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 Checkmarx data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Projects & Applications — Inventory your codebase containers, inspect active project linkages, and prepare specific branches for security scanning
- Scans Lifecycle — Trigger dynamic SAST/SCA security scans on repos, cancel redundant queues, and poll engines for precise execution timing
- Vulnerability Triage — Extract core datasets of severe vulnerabilities, mapping exact lines of code where the flawed logic resides
- Best Fix Location (BFL) — Ask the agent to calculate the exact optimal spot in your execution path to apply a patch that resolves the flaw entirely
- KICS (IaC) — Read specialized Infrastructure as Code metrics isolating misconfigurations exclusively in Terraform, Dockerfiles, or Kubernetes YAML
The Checkmarx 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 Checkmarx to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Checkmarx 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 Checkmarx
Ask Claude: "Using Checkmarx, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Checkmarx MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Checkmarx 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 Checkmarx 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
Checkmarx + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Checkmarx MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Checkmarx tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Checkmarx nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Checkmarx outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Checkmarx status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Checkmarx MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Checkmarx to Claude Code via MCP:
cancel_scan
Prevents unnecessary engine resource consumption and drops the scanning context if the developer pushed a new commit overlapping the running job. Cancel an actively running Checkmarx scan
get_kics_results
Focuses solely on Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes YAML, and Dockerfile misconfigurations rather than typical application source code flaws. Get specialized Infrastructure as Code (KICS) findings
get_project
Essential for ensuring the correct branch and source control context is selected before triggering new scans. Get details for a specific Checkmarx project
get_scan_details
It returns granular execution details including which scan engines (SAST, SCA, KICS) were fired, their individual execution timings, and any engine-specific failure reasons. Check the precise status and configuration of a Checkmarx scan
get_scan_results
Each result includes the vulnerability severity, state (To Verify, Confirmed, Urgent), description, and the exact lines of code where the flaw was detected. Requires a completed scan ID. Download SAST and security vulnerability findings for a scan
list_applications
An Application acts as an overarching container for multiple individual microservices or projects, providing aggregated risk reporting and security metric visibility across a logical product. List Checkmarx One Applications
list_bfl
Provide the scan ID and the specific query (rule) ID string. Get Best Fix Location (BFL) for a specific vulnerability node
list_projects
A Project represents a specific codebase. Includes project metadata, IDs, and assigned application linkages. List all Checkmarx One Projects
list_scans
Includes the scan ID, current status (Completed, Running, Failed, Canceled), branch targeted, and timestamps. Use the scan ID to fetch the actual vulnerability results. List all historical and active scans for a Checkmarx project
run_scan
Extensively used in CI/CD integrations to assert security quality on PRs. Returns the ID of the newly queued scan. Trigger a new Checkmarx One code scan
Example Prompts for Checkmarx in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Checkmarx immediately.
"List the most severe vulnerabilities found in the last Checkmarx scan."
"Trigger a new SAST scan for my current Checkmarx project."
"How do I fix the SQL injection vulnerability found in the Checkmarx report?"
Troubleshooting Checkmarx MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Checkmarx to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Checkmarx + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Checkmarx 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 Checkmarx with your favorite client
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Connect Checkmarx to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.