How to Use the Halo Security MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Halo Security MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http halo-security -- in your terminal. This registers the server in your local config, allowing the CLI agent to access your security tools.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to query active vulnerabilities from Halo Security?

Yes, you can run queries that invoke listissues to get all active vulnerabilities. Claude Code then calls getissue to fetch the specific details for any security finding.

Q: How does Claude Code help me track asset technologies using Halo Security?

The agent calls listtechnologies to retrieve the software stacks running on your targets. It parses this data in your terminal to highlight legacy or unpatched systems.

Q: Can I automate security scans in a shell script?

Yes, you can use Claude Code in headless mode to run triggerscan on specific targets. The agent checks listscans to track progress and output the results as JSON.

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Headless Security Pipeline Automation

The `trigger_scan` tool initiates on-demand security scans using this MCP Server directly from your command line. Claude Code runs this tool inside your deployment pipelines to verify that new code changes haven't introduced security regressions. The CLI agent monitors the scan status using `list_scans` and blocks builds if a scan fails. This ensures that only verified, secure code moves forward in your deployment pipeline.

Terminal Attack Surface Management with Claude Code

The `list_targets` tool returns your entire inventory of monitored assets directly to your terminal. Claude Code parses this list to help you audit your external infrastructure without leaving your shell. It pairs this with `add_target` to instantly register new staging servers or production endpoints. Pipe this output directly into other command-line utilities for custom reporting.

Automated Certificate and Port Auditing

The `list_certificates` tool retrieves the status of all SSL and TLS certificates across your monitored assets. Claude Code scans this output to identify expired certificates, weak cipher suites, or upcoming renewals. It checks these findings against `list_open_ports` to ensure that raw administrative services are not exposed to the public internet. This gives you a fast, terminal-driven view of your network perimeter.

Setup guide

Set up Halo Security MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see halo-security-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Halo Security transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Halo Security tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http halo-security-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Halo Security MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "halo-security-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Halo Security MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http halo-security -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server in your local config, allowing the CLI agent to access your security tools.

Yes, you can run queries that invoke `list_issues` to get all active vulnerabilities. Claude Code then calls `get_issue` to fetch the specific details for any security finding.

The agent calls `list_technologies` to retrieve the software stacks running on your targets. It parses this data in your terminal to highlight legacy or unpatched systems.

Yes, you can use Claude Code in headless mode to run `trigger_scan` on specific targets. The agent checks `list_scans` to track progress and output the results as JSON.

All API requests for this MCP Server run through an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your credentials and security data, including open ports and TLS certificates, are never cached or exposed to external networks.

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