Halo Security MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Halo Security 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 Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add halo-security --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Halo Security MCP Server
Connect your Halo Security platform to any AI agent and take full control of your attack surface and vulnerability management through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Halo Security as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Halo Security data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Asset Monitoring — List and add targets (domains, IPs, apps) to your security perimeter.
- Vulnerability Oversight — Access and inspect discovered security issues, severities, and remediation status.
- Scan Management — Review scan history and trigger new on-demand security assessments.
- Infrastructure Discovery — List open ports, SSL/TLS certificates, and detected technologies across your assets.
- Security Trends — Retrieve risk scores and security trends to monitor your posture over time.
- DNS Insights — Access DNS records discovered during the reconnaissance phase.
The Halo Security MCP Server exposes 11 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 Halo Security to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Halo Security 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 Halo Security
Ask Claude: "Using Halo Security, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Halo Security MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Halo Security 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 Halo Security 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
Halo Security + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Halo Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Halo Security tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Halo Security nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Halo Security outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Halo Security status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Halo Security MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Halo Security to Claude Code via MCP:
add_target
Add a new target for security monitoring
get_issue
Get detailed information about a specific security issue
get_security_risk
Get overall security risk scores and trends
list_certificates
List SSL/TLS certificates and their status
list_dns_records
List DNS records discovered for monitored targets
list_issues
List all discovered security issues and vulnerabilities
list_open_ports
List all discovered open ports across targets
list_scans
List history of security scans
list_targets
List all monitored targets (assets)
list_technologies
List detected technologies and libraries on targets
trigger_scan
Trigger a new security scan for a target
Example Prompts for Halo Security in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Halo Security immediately.
"List all security issues with 'High' severity."
"Trigger a security scan for target ID 5592."
"Show me the risk score summary for our organization."
Troubleshooting Halo Security MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Halo Security to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Halo Security + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Halo Security 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 Halo Security with your favorite client
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Connect Halo Security to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.