How to Use the Drata MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Drata MCP Server on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key with your API credentials. Restart the Claude Desktop app, check the hammer icon in the chat input, and you can immediately run dratalistcontrols to check your compliance posture.

Q: Can I check policy acknowledgment rates using Drata on Claude Desktop?

Yes, your agent calls dratalistpolicies to retrieve a list of all active policies, including their CISO approval status and employee completion rates. If a specific policy is lagging, dratagetpolicy pulls the exact renewal dates and version history.

Get real-time compliance data from Drata right inside your Claude Desktop chat to fix failing security controls instantly.

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Audit Infrastructure Drift Directly in Claude Desktop

`drata_list_assets` pulls your actual cloud infrastructure status directly into your Claude Desktop workspace, showing which database or storage bucket is failing encryption checks. The tool exposes resource IDs, VPC regions, and exact compliance mappings so you do not have to dig through the Drata dashboard during an active security review. Your local Claude Desktop agent reads these live configurations to pinpoint misconfigured resources immediately. By combining this with `drata_list_tests`, you get a clear view of which AWS or GitHub integration triggered the alert, allowing you to patch the issue before your auditor notices.

Track Employee Onboarding Gaps via Claude Web

Your remote agent runs `drata_list_personnel` to identify which new hires missed their security training or have unencrypted laptop drives. It queries MDM enrollment status and background check dates without requiring local terminal access. When you ask your browser-based agent about non-compliant staff, it calls `drata_get_person` to pull up specific Okta groups and overdue milestones. This means you can draft automated reminder emails in the same chat window using real, live HR compliance metrics.

Verify Framework Readiness Scores with the MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes `drata_list_frameworks` so you can pull exact readiness percentages for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 directly into your chat. Instead of guessing your audit posture, you see the exact number of passing controls and target audit dates. If a framework score drops, your Claude Desktop agent invokes `drata_list_controls` to isolate the exact failing requirement. You get the raw administrative and technical gaps instantly, allowing you to assign remediation tasks to your engineering team.

Setup guide

Set up Drata MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Drata MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Drata MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under drata-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "drata-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Drata MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key with your API credentials. Restart the Claude Desktop app, check the hammer icon in the chat input, and you can immediately run `drata_list_controls` to check your compliance posture.

No, the client does not execute the tests itself, but it queries them. Your agent uses `drata_list_tests` to fetch the real-time status of your AWS, GitHub, or Okta checks directly from Drata's automated monitors.

The desktop app connects to this MCP Server locally via your configuration file using stdio transport. For the web version on claude.ai, you paste the hosted remote URL into your integration settings to pull policy data with `drata_list_policies`.

Yes, your agent calls `drata_list_policies` to retrieve a list of all active policies, including their CISO approval status and employee completion rates. If a specific policy is lagging, `drata_get_policy` pulls the exact renewal dates and version history.

Your personnel details, background check dates, and cloud asset configurations are never stored by Vinkius. The MCP Server acts as an ephemeral sandbox, passing raw JSON payloads from `drata_list_personnel` and `drata_list_assets` directly to your local Claude Desktop client over an encrypted channel.

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