HCL AppScan MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add HCL AppScan 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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claude mcp add hcl-appscan --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About HCL AppScan MCP Server
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).
Claude Code registers HCL AppScan as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where HCL AppScan data drives decisions without human intervention.
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.
The HCL AppScan MCP Server exposes 10 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 HCL AppScan to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the HCL AppScan 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 HCL AppScan
Ask Claude: "Using HCL AppScan, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the HCL AppScan MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with HCL AppScan 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 HCL AppScan 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
HCL AppScan + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the HCL AppScan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed HCL AppScan tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query HCL AppScan nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe HCL AppScan outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query HCL AppScan status endpoints and alert on anomalies
HCL AppScan MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect HCL AppScan to Claude Code via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify AppScan account connection
get_account_info
Retrieve authenticated user information
get_app
Get details for a specific application
get_issue
Get detailed information about a specific vulnerability
get_scan
Get details and status for a specific scan
list_apps
List all applications in your AppScan inventory
list_issues
List vulnerabilities found for a specific application
list_presence
List AppScan Presences (local agents)
list_scans
List all scans performed in the account
start_dast_scan
Start a new Dynamic Analysis (DAST) scan
Example Prompts for HCL AppScan in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with HCL AppScan immediately.
"List all applications in my AppScan inventory."
"Show me high severity issues for application 'Customer Portal'."
"Start a new DAST scan for appId '12345' with URL 'https://portal.example.com'."
Troubleshooting HCL AppScan MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting HCL AppScan to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
HCL AppScan + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating HCL AppScan 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 HCL AppScan with your favorite client
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Connect HCL AppScan to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.