Tenable MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Tenable 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 tenable --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Tenable MCP Server
Connect your Tenable (Tenable.io) environment to any AI agent and bring your enterprise vulnerability management directly into your IDE or chat via natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Tenable 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 Tenable data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Scans & Assessments — List configured vulnerability scans, retrieve detailed run analytics, and even manually trigger immediate evaluations
- Asset Intelligence — Browse your entire host and cloud inventory, retrieving deep telemetry like OS fingerprints, IPs, and tags
- Vulnerability Triage — Pinpoint explicit security findings (Workbench) and CVEs affecting specific assets without navigating complex dashboards
- Topology Oversight — See how your network spaces overlap and track organizational logical folders
- Scanner Health — Check the operational status and plugin health of your internal enterprise scanning fleet
The Tenable 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 Tenable to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Tenable 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 Tenable
Ask Claude: "Using Tenable, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Tenable MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Tenable 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 Tenable 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
Tenable + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Tenable MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Tenable tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Tenable nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Tenable outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Tenable status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Tenable MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Tenable to Claude Code via MCP:
get_asset_details
Retrieves detailed metadata, networking, and risk profile for a specific asset
get_asset_vulnerabilities
Retrieves explicit security findings (Workbench) for a specific asset
get_scan_results
Retrieves runtime analytics and vulnerability summaries for a specific scan
launch_scan
Returns the newly created scan run ID. Manually triggers an immediate execution of a configured scan
list_asset_tags
g. "Critical", "Production", "External"). Lists organizational tags mapped to assets
list_assets
Lists host and cloud assets discovered in Tenable.io
list_logical_networks
Lists Tenable logical routing networks
list_scan_folders
g. "My Scans", "PCI Quarters"). Lists operational scan folders
list_scanners
Lists Nessus scanners managed by Tenable.io
list_scans
Lists vulnerability assessment scans from Tenable.io
Example Prompts for Tenable in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Tenable immediately.
"Find the status and schedule of the 'Weekly PCI Scan'."
"Retrieve all extreme vulnerabilities on asset ID 1383da-xxx."
"Launch the scan with ID a981bf93 immediately."
Troubleshooting Tenable MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Tenable to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Tenable + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Tenable 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 Tenable with your favorite client
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Connect Tenable to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.