• ACTIVE
  • MONITOR
  • AUDIT
  • HUMAN

How to launch and track security scans with your AI

Connect Acunetix 360 to your agent to run vulnerability tests on demand. You'll manage the entire scanning lifecycle through your chat interface.

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Short answer

Can I run security scans through my AI?

Yes. You can tell your agent to start a scan on a specific endpoint or check the status of existing ones. You'll get immediate visibility into your security testing progress.

Scan management outcomes

Where your scan data lands.

The AI handles the API calls so you can focus on the results.

ACTIVE

Instant scan triggers

Your agent starts new vulnerability tests on your target endpoints. You get a confirmation once the process begins.

MONITOR

Real-time progress tracking

The AI pulls current status updates for all running scans. You'll know exactly when a test is running or finished.

AUDIT

Scan history access

Your agent can pull a list of previous scans. This lets you review what has been tested recently.

HUMAN

Manual remediation

The AI identifies the scan status, but you must manually fix any vulnerabilities found. The agent doesn't patch code or change configurations.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI manages the communication between your chat and Acunetix 360.

  1. Initiate testing

    When you provide a URL, the agent tells Acunetix 360 to start a new vulnerability assessment.

    launch_scan

  2. Check status

    The agent looks up the current state of your active security tests to see if they are still in progress.

    list_scans

  3. Retrieve scan list

    You can ask for a summary of all recent activity to see what has been scanned lately.

    list_scans

  4. Report progress

    The agent translates the raw scan data into a clear update in your chat window.

    list_scans

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with Acunetix 360.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual target URLs or scan IDs.

Acunetix 360 Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TvdAZTjJiXl8qBmdpSBFMSXwkwTo7Btxd91HHupy/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Acunetix 360 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "acunetix-360-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TvdAZTjJiXl8qBmdpSBFMSXwkwTo7Btxd91HHupy/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Launch a new vulnerability scan for https://api.example.com

  • Show me a list of all my current scans

  • Check the progress of the scan I just started on https://staging.site.com

  • List all recent scans to see when we last tested the production endpoint

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Start here

Connect Acunetix 360 once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start chatting immediately.

Connect Acunetix 360 to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI fix the vulnerabilities it finds?

    No. The AI can only trigger and monitor scans. You have to review the results and apply fixes yourself.

  • 02

    Can I delete old scans through the chat?

    No. The current tools only allow you to launch new scans or list existing ones. You'll need to use the Acunetix 360 dashboard for deletions.

  • 03

    Does the AI need my login credentials?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which manages the connection securely. Your agent never sees your raw passwords.

  • 04

    Can I run scans on any URL?

    Yes, as long as you have the proper permissions within your Acunetix 360 account to scan those endpoints.

  • 05

    How does the AI know if a scan is finished?

    The agent uses the list tool to check the status of your scans and will report back when the status changes from running to completed.

  • More questions about Acunetix 360? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Acunetix 360 Connector can do

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