How to Use the Halo Security MCP in Claude

Q: What happens if Claude Desktop encounters an expired SSL certificate?

Claude Desktop will call listcertificates to pull the expiration dates and flag any expired or weak configurations. You can then ask the agent to draft a remediation plan based on the raw certificate data.

Q: How does this tool list open ports?

The agent queries listopenports to fetch a real-time list of public-facing ports. This helps you quickly spot database ports or SSH listeners that should never be exposed.

Track open ports, SSL certificates, and active vulnerabilities directly inside Claude Desktop or your web browser.

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Active attack surface mapping in Claude Desktop

This MCP integration runs `list_targets` and `list_dns_records` directly inside your chat window so you don't have to jump between your terminal and the Halo dashboard. If you spot a newly deployed subdomain that isn't monitored yet, just tell Claude to run `add_target`. Your agent will instantly register the asset so you never lose track of rogue developer setups.

On-demand vulnerability triage and scanning

This MCP Server lets Claude query `list_issues` and pull specific details using `get_issue` the second an alert hits. You can also kick off active testing on the fly. Tell Claude to run `trigger_scan` on a suspect target, then monitor the progress with `list_scans` to verify the patch worked before closing the ticket.

Real-time risk and technology profiling

Claude Desktop uses `list_technologies` and `list_certificates` to inspect the exact software stack and TLS validity of your external footprint. By calling `get_security_risk` and `list_open_ports`, your agent calculates actual exposure metrics. You get real facts rather than outdated spreadsheets.

Setup guide

Set up Halo Security 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 Halo Security 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 Halo Security 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 halo-security-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Halo Security MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your Claude config file and add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. Once you restart the app, Claude will show a hammer icon indicating the security tools are ready to use.

Yes, you can connect the server as a custom connector in your claude.ai browser settings. This gives your web-based agent direct access to `trigger_scan` without running anything locally.

Claude Desktop will call `list_certificates` to pull the expiration dates and flag any expired or weak configurations. You can then ask the agent to draft a remediation plan based on the raw certificate data.

The agent queries `list_open_ports` to fetch a real-time list of public-facing ports. This helps you quickly spot database ports or SSH listeners that should never be exposed.

Vinkius runs this connector in a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox, meaning your scan targets and open port details are never stored. The raw JSON payload goes straight to your Claude client over an encrypted tunnel.

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