StackHawk 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 StackHawk MCP Server
Integrate the robust dynamic application security testing (DAST) capabilities of StackHawk directly into your conversational AI. Empower your engineering team to monitor system vulnerabilities, initiate complex scans, and orchestrate proactive security protocols without relying heavily on static dashboards. Connect securely to your workspaces, instruct your AI to assess ongoing security threats, and automatically classify alerts through a natural language interface designed to accelerate risk remediation across modern CI/CD pipelines.
Cursor's Agent mode turns StackHawk into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from StackHawk 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
- Automated Scanning — Programmatically initiate comprehensive security evaluations across your environments utilizing
run_scan, and halt operations securely targeting specific execution UUIDs viastop_scan. - Risk Assessment — Effectively audit environments by listing operational scans with
list_scans, or retrieve deep vulnerability reports invokingget_alertstargeting specific scan iterations. - Application Management — Catalog active software deployments monitored by StackHawk utilizing
list_applications, and manage organizational parameters inspecting environments directly vialist_environments. - Triage & Operations — Authenticate securely establishing a valid operational bearer token with
login, and instruct the AI to accurately qualify, dismiss, or assign statuses prioritizing critical mitigation efforts usingtriage_alert.
The StackHawk 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 StackHawk to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the StackHawk 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 StackHawk
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using StackHawk, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the StackHawk MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with StackHawk 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
StackHawk + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the StackHawk 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
StackHawk MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect StackHawk to Cursor via MCP:
get_application_details
Get detailed configuration for a specific StackHawk application
get_organization_details
Get StackHawk organization details and subscription tier
get_scan_alerts
Download individual security alerts discovered by a DAST scan
get_scan_results
Get detailed results and metadata for a specific DAST scan
list_api_keys
Useful for auditing and hygiene. List API keys configured for a StackHawk organization
list_applications
Requires a Bearer token and organization ID. List all registered DAST applications in a StackHawk organization
list_environments
g., Development, Staging, Production) configured on the application. List configured scan environments for a StackHawk application
list_scans
Includes scan IDs and high-level alert counts. List all DAST scan executions for a StackHawk application
login
This token is required for all subsequent StackHawk tool calls. Authenticate and obtain a Bearer access token from StackHawk
triage_alert
Valid statuses: RISK_ACCEPTED, FALSE_POSITIVE, IN_PROGRESS. Triage a DAST security alert (accept risk, false positive, etc.)
Example Prompts for StackHawk in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with StackHawk immediately.
"Log in with my API token, list my projects and environments, then show the critical vulnerabilities from the latest scan."
"Run a new scan against the Production application."
Troubleshooting StackHawk MCP Server with Cursor
Common issues when connecting StackHawk to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
StackHawk + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating StackHawk 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 StackHawk to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.