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What is the StackHawk MCP Server?
Integrate the robust dynamic application security testing (DAST) capabilities of StackHawk directly into your conversational AI. Empower your engineering team to monitor system vulnerabilities, initiate complex scans, and orchestrate proactive security protocols without relying heavily on static dashboards. Connect securely to your workspaces, instruct your AI to assess ongoing security threats, and automatically classify alerts through a natural language interface designed to accelerate risk remediation across modern CI/CD pipelines.
What you can do
- Automated Scanning — Programmatically initiate comprehensive security evaluations across your environments utilizing
run_scan, and halt operations securely targeting specific execution UUIDs viastop_scan. - Risk Assessment — Effectively audit environments by listing operational scans with
list_scans, or retrieve deep vulnerability reports invokingget_alertstargeting specific scan iterations. - Application Management — Catalog active software deployments monitored by StackHawk utilizing
list_applications, and manage organizational parameters inspecting environments directly vialist_environments. - Triage & Operations — Authenticate securely establishing a valid operational bearer token with
login, and instruct the AI to accurately qualify, dismiss, or assign statuses prioritizing critical mitigation efforts usingtriage_alert.
How it works
- Install the StackHawk MCP module configuring it directly with your active AI assistant.
- Supply your proprietary StackHawk API Token to authenticate requests safely within the MCP setting.
- Instruct the AI: "Retrieve the most critical security alerts from the last scan of our 'Production-Core' application, and triage any false positives."
Who is this for?
- DevSecOps Engineers — Streamline and enforce secure software integration effortlessly instructing the system to perform real-time verification analysis dynamically.
- Engineering Leaders — Monitor organizational compliance metrics easily interacting through language commands retrieving holistic cross-application threat landscapes.
- Backend Developers — Quickly identify security regression issues caused by newly deployed microservices parsing scans directly in the development terminal.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get detailed configuration for a specific StackHawk application
Get StackHawk organization details and subscription tier
Download individual security alerts discovered by a DAST scan
Get detailed results and metadata for a specific DAST scan
Useful for auditing and hygiene. List API keys configured for a StackHawk organization
Requires a Bearer token and organization ID. List all registered DAST applications in a StackHawk organization
g., Development, Staging, Production) configured on the application. List configured scan environments for a StackHawk application
Includes scan IDs and high-level alert counts. List all DAST scan executions for a StackHawk application
This token is required for all subsequent StackHawk tool calls. Authenticate and obtain a Bearer access token from StackHawk
Valid statuses: RISK_ACCEPTED, FALSE_POSITIVE, IN_PROGRESS. Triage a DAST security alert (accept risk, false positive, etc.)
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings StackHawk data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
StackHawk in VS Code Copilot
Why run StackHawk with Vinkius?
The StackHawk 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
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect StackHawk using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
StackHawk and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect StackHawk to VS Code Copilot 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
StackHawk for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and StackHawk 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
Are scans executed locally or in the cloud?
Scans run on the StackHawk cloud infrastructure. The MCP integration only triggers and monitors them — no heavy processing happens in your AI context.
Why is the `login` step required?
The StackHawk API uses short-lived Bearer tokens. The login tool exchanges your API key for a session token that authenticates all subsequent requests.
Can the agent triage alerts automatically?
Yes. Use triage_alert to mark specific vulnerabilities as false positives, accepted risks, or confirmed issues. Each triage action targets a single alert by ID.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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