Tenable 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 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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Tenable into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Tenable 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
- 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 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 Tenable to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Tenable 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 Tenable
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Tenable, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Tenable MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Tenable 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
Tenable + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Tenable 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
Tenable MCP Tools for Cursor (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Tenable to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Tenable to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Tenable + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Tenable 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 Tenable to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.