How to Use the Halo Security MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline trigger a live security scan on Halo Security?

Yes, Cline can invoke triggerscan directly from your workspace. It monitors the scan history using listscans to let you know when the results are ready for review.

Q: How does Halo Security help Cline identify outdated software libraries?

The agent runs listtechnologies to get a list of libraries on your targets. Cline then checks this list against known vulnerability databases to find outdated packages that need updating.

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Autonomous Vulnerability Remediation with Cline

The `list_issues` tool pulls a complete registry of active security vulnerabilities directly into your VS Code sidebar using this MCP Server. Cline reads these issues, identifies which files in your workspace are responsible, and starts writing code to fix them. After modifying your code, the agent uses `get_issue` to verify the exact vulnerability signature. It ensures the patch matches the security team's requirements before staging your git commit.

Active Infrastructure Risk Assessment

The `get_security_risk` tool retrieves overall security scores and trend lines for your monitored assets. Cline analyzes these metrics to prioritize which infrastructure components require immediate engineering attention. The agent cross-references these scores with `list_certificates` to find expiring SSL setups or weak TLS configurations. These items appear directly in your workspace so you can update your infrastructure configurations.

Dynamic DNS and Port Verification

The `list_dns_records` tool extracts all public DNS records associated with your active targets. Cline uses this data to map out your external attack surface and identify dangling CNAME records or misconfigured MX settings. It combines this with `list_open_ports` to find exposed administration panels or databases. If it finds an open port that shouldn't be public, Cline writes a script to update your firewall rules.

Setup guide

Set up Halo Security MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type halo-security-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Halo Security refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Halo Security MCP in Cline

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar and use the Marketplace tab for a one-click install. You can also add the server configuration directly to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

Yes, Cline can invoke `trigger_scan` directly from your workspace. It monitors the scan history using `list_scans` to let you know when the results are ready for review.

The agent runs `list_technologies` to get a list of libraries on your targets. Cline then checks this list against known vulnerability databases to find outdated packages that need updating.

Yes, you can tell Cline to monitor a new domain, and it will use `add_target` to register it. It then checks `list_targets` to verify the asset is actively monitored.

Yes, your API key is stored locally and injected securely into the MCP transport layer. The server only handles your DNS records, open ports, and vulnerability data, running inside a zero-trust environment.

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