Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Rapid7 InsightVM through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Rapid7 InsightVM tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Rapid7 InsightVM
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Rapid7 InsightVM, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Rapid7 InsightVM through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Rapid7 InsightVM + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Rapid7 InsightVM and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Rapid7 InsightVM tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Rapid7 InsightVM and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Rapid7 InsightVM data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Rapid7 InsightVM to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Rapid7 InsightVM + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Rapid7 InsightVM MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Rapid7 InsightVM with your favorite client
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Connect Rapid7 InsightVM to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.