How to Use the HCL AppScan MCP in Cline
Deploy the HCL AppScan MCP Server in Cline to let your agent hunt and patch vulnerabilities autonomously within VS Code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect HCL AppScan MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect HCL AppScan to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline runs HCL AppScan DAST triggers
Give Cline a task to verify security, and it will execute `start_dast_scan` on your target environment. The agent handles the API handshake, ensuring the scan kicks off with the right parameters. After the scan triggers, use `get_scan` to poll for the status. Cline manages the wait time and reports back the moment your security posture is updated.
Cline parses HCL AppScan vulnerability data
Fetch a list of active threats using `list_issues` to see what’s currently blocking your release. Cline can then iterate through each finding and use `get_issue` to pull the remediation steps. This allows the agent to draft fixes for common flaws without you needing to read documentation. It puts the security data right where the code lives.
Sync HCL AppScan inventory with Cline
Use `list_apps` to map out your architecture during a new project setup. Cline uses this data to ensure it’s targeting the correct application ID for every audit. Checking `get_app` details helps the agent confirm if the current environment matches your security requirements. It eliminates the guesswork of targeting the wrong branch or service.
Set up HCL AppScan MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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
hcl-appscan-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 HCL AppScan refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hcl-appscan-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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