How do I configure my credentials for Rapid7?

The integration uses Basic Authentication interacting with the Rapid7 Console API. You must configure the `RAPID7_HOST` (IP or FQDN), `RAPID7_PORT` (usually 3780), along with a dedicated `RAPID7_USER` and `RAPID7_PASSWORD`. We strongly recommend generating a specific service account in your console with restricted scan permissions.

Is the scanning triggered individually per asset?

By default, the `trigger_scan` mechanism relies on referencing a defined `site_id`, scanning the preconfigured scope attached to it rather than blindly scanning one unassociated IP.

Does it report CVSS scores?

Yes, depending on the response data provided by your installed version of the InsightVM console. Using `get_vulnerability` or checking asset lists brings standard threat metadata and corresponding CVSS vectors directly into your AI interface context.

Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Rapid7 InsightVM data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Rapid7 InsightVM

Ask Copilot: "Using Rapid7 InsightVM, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Rapid7 InsightVM through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Rapid7 InsightVM + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Rapid7 InsightVM to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Rapid7 InsightVM to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Rapid7 InsightVM + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.