Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Rapid7 InsightVM 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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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add rapid7-insightvm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server
Connect your Rapid7 InsightVM (formerly Nexpose) platform directly to your AI agent. By granting this access, your AI becomes a highly interactive cybersecurity assistant, allowing engineers and security analysts to query vulnerabilities, review asset health, and start scans right from their workspace or IDE.
Claude Code registers Rapid7 InsightVM 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 Rapid7 InsightVM data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Asset Querying — Retrieve comprehensive inventory lists to discover all tracked computing assets and read their operating system fingerprints and hardware information.
- Vulnerability Checks — Scan specific assets to instantly read CVE numbers mapped against them, alongside full vulnerability advisories and remediation guidelines.
- Scan Operations — Read chronologically maintained assessment scans and track their execution status without jumping between consoles.
- Site Management — Explore configured network sites, observing their designated scanning scopes and reviewing overall health risks.
- Trigger Scanning — Force an immediate re-evaluation scan on a specified site after applying a patch, validating your resolution securely.
The Rapid7 InsightVM 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 Rapid7 InsightVM to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Rapid7 InsightVM 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 Rapid7 InsightVM
Ask Claude: "Using Rapid7 InsightVM, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Rapid7 InsightVM 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 Rapid7 InsightVM 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
Rapid7 InsightVM + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Rapid7 InsightVM tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Rapid7 InsightVM nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Rapid7 InsightVM outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Rapid7 InsightVM status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Claude Code via MCP:
get_asset
Retrieves detailed information for a specific asset
get_asset_vulnerabilities
Lists all vulnerabilities found on a specific asset
get_scan
Retrieves execution status and results for a specific scan
get_site
Retrieves details for a specific network site
get_vulnerability
Retrieves details for a specific vulnerability ID
list_assets
Lists all discovered computing assets
list_scans
Lists chronological assessment scans
list_sites
Lists all configured network scan sites
list_vulnerabilities
Lists global vulnerability definitions
trigger_scan
Forces an immediate vulnerability scan for a site
Example Prompts for Rapid7 InsightVM in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Rapid7 InsightVM immediately.
"Fetch the list of network sites currently managed by Rapid7."
"What vulnerabilities are discovered on asset 1052?"
"Force a new scan on Site ID 15 immediately."
Troubleshooting Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Rapid7 InsightVM to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Rapid7 InsightVM + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Rapid7 InsightVM 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 Rapid7 InsightVM with your favorite client
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Connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.