HCL AppScan MCP Server
Manage security scans and vulnerabilities with HCL AppScan — track issues and audit applications via AI.
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What is the HCL AppScan MCP Server?
The HCL AppScan MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to HCL AppScan via 10 tools. Manage security scans and vulnerabilities with HCL AppScan — track issues and audit applications via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate HCL AppScan
Ask your AI agent "List all applications in my AppScan inventory." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real HCL AppScan data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
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HCL AppScan MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsVerify AppScan account connection
Retrieve authenticated user information
Get details for a specific application
Get detailed information about a specific vulnerability
Get details and status for a specific scan
List all applications in your AppScan inventory
List vulnerabilities found for a specific application
List AppScan Presences (local agents)
List all scans performed in the account
Start a new Dynamic Analysis (DAST) scan
What the HCL AppScan MCP Server unlocks
The HCL AppScan MCP Server brings powerful application security testing capabilities directly to your AI agent. Seamlessly manage your security posture by monitoring vulnerabilities, tracking scan progress, and auditing your application inventory across HCL AppScan on Cloud (ASoC).
Key Features
- Inventory Management — List and search for applications in your security inventory to find their unique IDs.
- Vulnerability Tracking — Retrieve detailed lists of security issues found during scans, including severity and status.
- Scan Oversight — Monitor all performed scans and check the real-time status of active security tests.
- Dynamic Analysis (DAST) — Start new DAST scans for your web applications directly from your chat interface.
- Agent & Presence Monitoring — List available Presences (local agents) used for scanning internal applications.
- Real-time Insights — Get instant summaries of your security findings and prioritize remediation efforts.
Who is this for?
- Security Engineers — Quickly audit security findings across multiple applications without manual dashboard exports.
- DevSecOps Teams — Integrate security scan monitoring and initiation into your automated workflows.
- Compliance Officers — Monitor application security status and ensure all apps are regularly scanned.
Frequently asked questions about the HCL AppScan MCP Server
How do I get my AppScan API Key ID and Secret?
Log in to the AppScan on Cloud console, go to your User Profile (top right), and select API Keys. You can generate a new Key ID and Key Secret there.
Does this server support the EU region?
Yes, you can configure the APPSCAN_REGION environment variable to eu to connect to the European data center (eu.cloud.appscan.com).
Can I start a scan for an internal application?
Yes, provided you have an AppScan Presence (local agent) configured. You can use the list_presence tool to check their availability before starting a scan.
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Step-by-step setup guides for every MCP-compatible client and framework:
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