Halo Security MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Halo Security into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Halo Security and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Halo Security MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Halo Security
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Halo Security, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Halo Security MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Halo Security through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Halo Security + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Halo Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Halo Security MCP Tools for Cursor (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Halo Security to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Halo Security to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Halo Security + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Halo Security MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Halo Security to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.