Bring Cybersecurity
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect Tenable to CrewAI and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Tenable Access Key and Secret Key
- Start investigating your risk exposure rapidly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Security Analysts — pull CVE details for a specific compromised server in a matter of seconds
- DevSecOps Engineers — manually trigger scans on newly deployed infrastructure zones right from their code editor
- IT Administrators — audit scanner health and check if host tags actually match the logical network topologies
Built-in capabilities (10)
Retrieves detailed metadata, networking, and risk profile for a specific asset
Retrieves explicit security findings (Workbench) for a specific asset
Retrieves runtime analytics and vulnerability summaries for a specific scan
Returns the newly created scan run ID. Manually triggers an immediate execution of a configured scan
g. "Critical", "Production", "External"). Lists organizational tags mapped to assets
Lists host and cloud assets discovered in Tenable.io
Lists Tenable logical routing networks
g. "My Scans", "PCI Quarters"). Lists operational scan folders
Lists Nessus scanners managed by Tenable.io
Lists vulnerability assessment scans from Tenable.io
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, Tenable becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call Tenable tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
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CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the
mcpsparameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime - —
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
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Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
Tenable in CrewAI
Why run Tenable with Vinkius?
The Tenable connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Tenable using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Tenable and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Tenable to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Tenable for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and Tenable is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can my AI agent trigger vulnerability scans directly?
Yes! You can ask your agent to list all mapped scan profiles. Once you copy the ID for something like 'External Perimeter Quick Scan', you can tell the agent to seamlessly launch that specific scan ID out of standard bounds.
How easy is it to investigate an alert about a single compromised asset?
Extremely fast. If an IP triggers an alert downstream, ask your agent to retrieve asset details tracking that IP, obtain its specific Asset ID, and immediately pull vulnerabilities. You will instantly get a markdown table of CVEs missing on the endpoint without complex GUI clicking.
Can the agent interact with scanner appliances (Nessus)?
Yes. It can fetch your entire scanner inventory across Tenable.io. This includes the internal Nessus agents linked to the account, their connection status, license states, and underlying software versions so you know if your fleet is healthy.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.
Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.
What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.
Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.
MCP tools not discovered
Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.
Agent not using tools
Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".
Timeout errors
CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.
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