Intruder MCP Server for Claude Desktop 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"intruder": {
// Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About Intruder MCP Server
Empower your AI agents to manage your cybersecurity posture with Intruder.io. This MCP server allows you to list security targets, track vulnerability scans, retrieve identified issues, and monitor cloud integrations directly through the Intruder API. Ideal for automating DevSecOps workflows and security auditing.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Intruder to your AI workflow. Add the Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 10 tools in the chat interface — ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
The Intruder MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop 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 Intruder to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Intruder MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using Intruder
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat — your 10 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the Intruder MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Intruder through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client — it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage — your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to the Vinkius Edge network
Intruder + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Intruder MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies — all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
Intruder MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Intruder to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_account
Use to verify identity and account settings. Gets your Intruder account details
get_issue
Returns detailed descriptions, remediation advice, and affected targets. Essential for investigating and fixing security flaws. Retrieves details for a specific issue
get_scan
Returns the list of targets included, scan duration, and a summary of findings. Use this to audit the results of a specific security assessment. Retrieves details for a specific scan
get_target
Returns metadata and associated tags. Use this to deep-dive into the security status of a specific asset. Retrieves details for a specific target
list_cloud_integrations
Essential for auditing how Intruder discovers new targets in the cloud infrastructure. Lists all configured cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
list_issues
Returns issue titles, severity levels (Low, Medium, High, Critical), and status. Use this as the primary tool for security posture auditing. Lists all identified vulnerability issues
list_licences
Useful for verifying subscription status and capacity. Lists all account licences
list_scans
Includes scan types, timestamps, and IDs. Essential for tracking scan frequency and monitoring ongoing security checks. Lists all vulnerability scans
list_targets
Returns target names, IDs, and types. Use this to identify which assets are being scanned for vulnerabilities. Lists all infrastructure and application targets
list_teams
Useful for understanding organizational access controls. Lists all organization teams
Example Prompts for Intruder in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Intruder immediately.
"List all active targets in my Intruder account."
"Show me the latest vulnerability issues found."
"Check the status of my recent scans."
Troubleshooting Intruder MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting Intruder to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
Intruder + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating Intruder MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect Intruder to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.