How to Use the UpGuard MCP in Claude

Q: What data does UpGuard handle regarding user risk when used with Claude Desktop?

The server touches detailed user risk information via listuserrisks. This includes specific data points about individual users and their associated security risks. You'll get a list of users and their current risk status.

Q: If I need to check vendor credentials, how does UpGuard work with Claude Desktop?

You use the getvendor tool within your chat session. This allows you to pull specific details for any vendor name and cross-reference it with active risks using listvendorrisks. It's all accessible via the MCP Server.

Q: Does UpGuard support listing identity breaches in Claude Desktop?

Yes. You can trigger listidentitybreaches directly through your agent. This provides a straightforward list of known identity compromises associated with your monitored accounts.

Check your attack surface and vendor risk status directly within Claude Desktop.

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Assess Vendor Risk Profiles

You pass a specific vendor name to `get_vendor` and immediately get all the required details. This tool lets you check out related risks by calling `list_vendor_risks`, giving you a full picture of their security posture. It also helps you track your own setup. Use `list_saas_apps` or `list_monitored_domains` to see every piece of infrastructure connected to your account that needs checking.

Identify Identity and Account Breaches

Need to know who's exposed? Run `list_identity_breaches` to get a report on any compromised credentials. For an overall view, call `list_account_risks` to see every active risk tied to the account. Furthermore, you can check out which users are flagged by running `list_user_risks`. This gives your agent specific data points for user-level security review.

Review Monitored Assets

To map out your total attack surface, use `list_monitored_ips` and `list_monitored_domains`. These tools gather all the IPs and domains currently under UpGuard's watch. If you want a complete inventory, start with `list_vendors` to see every vendor monitored. You can then drill down into specific risk data using other specialized tools.

Setup guide

Set up UpGuard MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The UpGuard MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the UpGuard MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under upguard-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upguard-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UpGuard MCP in Claude Desktop

Your AI client connects to the UpGuard MCP Server, giving you live security context. You can run commands like `list_account_risks` right in the chat input, and your agent will display the results instantly without needing a separate console.

The server touches detailed user risk information via `list_user_risks`. This includes specific data points about individual users and their associated security risks. You'll get a list of users and their current risk status.

You use the `get_vendor` tool within your chat session. This allows you to pull specific details for any vendor name and cross-reference it with active risks using `list_vendor_risks`. It's all accessible via the MCP Server.

Yes. You can trigger `list_identity_breaches` directly through your agent. This provides a straightforward list of known identity compromises associated with your monitored accounts.

UpGuard touches several sensitive data types, including user risk data, vendor details, identity breach reports, and lists of monitored domains and IPs. All data flows through the MCP Server endpoint.

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