OneTrust MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add OneTrust 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 onetrust --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About OneTrust MCP Server
Connect your OneTrust account to any AI agent and manage privacy compliance, vendor risks, and data governance through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers OneTrust 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 OneTrust data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Data Subject Requests — List, create, and track DSARs (GDPR/CCPA access, deletion, opt-out requests)
- Privacy Assessments — Browse PIAs, DPIAs, and Transfer Impact Assessments with risk scores
- Data Inventory — View the data map: which systems process personal data, for what purpose, and under which legal basis
- Vendor Risk — Manage third-party vendors with security questionnaires and risk ratings
- Consent Management — Review consent purposes and cookie categories
- Incident Management — Track privacy and security incidents with severity and regulatory notification status
- Risk Register — View identified risks with impact, likelihood, and treatment plans
The OneTrust 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 OneTrust to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the OneTrust 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 OneTrust
Ask Claude: "Using OneTrust, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the OneTrust MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with OneTrust 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 OneTrust 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
OneTrust + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the OneTrust MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed OneTrust tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query OneTrust nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe OneTrust outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query OneTrust status endpoints and alert on anomalies
OneTrust MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect OneTrust to Claude Code via MCP:
onetrust_create_dsar
Request types: ACCESS (subject wants their data), DELETION (right to be forgotten), RECTIFICATION (correct inaccurate data), PORTABILITY (data export), OPT_OUT (stop selling/sharing). The request enters the fulfillment workflow with regulatory deadlines automatically calculated (e.g., 30 days for GDPR). Create a new data subject access request in OneTrust — register a GDPR/CCPA privacy request on behalf of an individual
onetrust_get_assessment
Use for assessment review, audit evidence, or understanding the privacy risk landscape of a specific project or data processing activity. Get full details of a privacy impact assessment — questions, responses, risk findings, and recommendations from the review process
onetrust_get_dsar
15/17/20, CCPA §1798.100), processing steps completed, data sources discovered, assigned handler, deadline, and audit trail. Use for detailed DSAR investigation, compliance verification, or reporting. Get complete details of a specific data subject request — subject information, request history, fulfillment steps, and regulatory context
onetrust_list_assessments
Each shows: assessment name, type, risk score, status (Draft/In Review/Approved/Rejected), assigned owner, and completion date. Use for GDPR Art. 35 compliance, risk oversight, or assessment pipeline review. List privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) in OneTrust — Data Protection Impact Assessments with risk scores and approval status
onetrust_list_assets
Each asset includes: name, type, data categories processed, processing purposes, legal basis, data subjects affected, retention periods, and risk classification. Essential for GDPR Art. 30 compliance. Use when the user asks about "what systems process personal data?" or needs the data map. List data inventory assets in OneTrust — applications, databases, systems, and third-party services with data classification and processing purposes
onetrust_list_consent_purposes
Each purpose includes: name, description, category (Strictly Necessary/Performance/Functional/Marketing), associated cookies/trackers, and default consent state. Purposes are the building blocks of your cookie banners and preference centers. Use for consent configuration review or privacy banner auditing. List consent purposes configured in OneTrust consent management — cookie categories, marketing preferences, and data collection purposes
onetrust_list_dsars
Each DSAR includes: subject name, email, request type (Access/Deletion/Rectification/Portability/Opt-Out), current status (Open/In Progress/Completed/Overdue), assigned handler, submission date, and regulatory deadline. Use when the user asks about pending privacy requests, DSAR compliance, or deadline tracking. List data subject access requests (DSARs) in OneTrust — GDPR, CCPA, and privacy rights requests from individuals with status and deadlines
onetrust_list_incidents
Each incident includes: title, severity (Critical/High/Medium/Low), status (Open/Under Investigation/Resolved/Closed), type (Data Breach/Near Miss/Complaint), affected data subjects count, regulatory notification status, and assigned investigator. Use for breach response management, regulatory reporting requirements, or incident trend analysis. List security and privacy incidents in OneTrust incident management — breaches, near-misses, and reports with severity and regulatory notification status
onetrust_list_risks
Each risk includes: title, description, category, impact level, likelihood score, calculated risk rating, treatment plan (Accept/Mitigate/Transfer/Avoid), associated controls, and assigned owner. Use for enterprise risk management reporting, board-level risk summaries, or identifying areas that need attention. List privacy and security risks from OneTrust risk register — identified risks with impact, likelihood, risk score, and treatment plans
onetrust_list_vendors
Each vendor shows: name, risk score, assessment status (questionnaire sent/completed/overdue), data categories shared, contractual safeguards (DPA signed/pending), and last review date. Use for vendor due diligence, subprocessor management, or GDPR Art. 28 compliance verification. List third-party vendors in OneTrust vendor risk management — data processors, subprocessors, and partners with security/privacy risk ratings
Example Prompts for OneTrust in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with OneTrust immediately.
"How many open data subject requests do we have?"
"Which vendors have overdue security assessments?"
"Show the data map for our CRM system."
Troubleshooting OneTrust MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting OneTrust to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
OneTrust + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating OneTrust 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 OneTrust with your favorite client
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Connect OneTrust to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.