UpGuard MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 9 tools to Get Vendor, List Account Risks, List Identity Breaches, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add UpGuard 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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The UpGuard MCP Server for Claude Code is a standout in the Fort Knox category — giving your AI agent 9 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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claude mcp add upguard --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"Vinkius Desktop App
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About UpGuard MCP Server
Connect your UpGuard account to any AI agent and simplify how you monitor your attack surface, assess third-party vendor risks, and protect your organization's digital assets through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers UpGuard as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 9 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where UpGuard data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vendor Risk Assessment — List and query all monitored vendors to retrieve their security scores and metadata.
- Risk Monitoring — List active security risks detected across your own infrastructure (BreachSight) and your vendor network (VendorRisk).
- Data Breach Tracking — Monitor identity breaches affecting your workforce and retrieve detailed breach reports.
- Asset Visibility — List monitored domains, IP ranges, and SaaS applications to understand your digital footprint.
- Employee Security — Audit user-related risk data and identity theft exposures directly via AI commands.
The UpGuard MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 9 UpGuard tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to UpGuard through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning attack-surface, vendor-risk, cybersecurity, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Get vendor on UpGuard
Get details for a specific vendor
List account risks on UpGuard
List all active risks for the account
List identity breaches on UpGuard
List identity breaches
List monitored domains on UpGuard
List monitored domains
List monitored ips on UpGuard
List monitored IP addresses
List saas apps on UpGuard
List monitored SaaS applications
List user risks on UpGuard
List users and their risk data
List vendor risks on UpGuard
List active risks for a vendor
List vendors on UpGuard
List all monitored vendors
Connect UpGuard to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire UpGuard into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using UpGuard
Why Use Claude Code with the UpGuard MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with UpGuard 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 UpGuard 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
UpGuard + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the UpGuard MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed UpGuard tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query UpGuard nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe UpGuard outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query UpGuard status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for UpGuard in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with UpGuard immediately.
"List all monitored vendors and their security scores."
"Show me the active risks for the vendor 'Microsoft'."
"Are there any recent identity breaches affecting our domain?"
Troubleshooting UpGuard MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting UpGuard to Claude Code through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
UpGuard + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating UpGuard 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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