Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Rapid7 InsightVM into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Rapid7 InsightVM and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Rapid7 InsightVM
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Rapid7 InsightVM, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Rapid7 InsightVM through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Rapid7 InsightVM + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Rapid7 InsightVM to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Rapid7 InsightVM + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.