• THREAT DETECTED
  • CLEAN STATUS
  • RISK ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN DECISION

How to scan suspicious links with your AI

Connect IPQS to your AI client to vet URLs instantly. Your agent handles the security checks so you don't have to click blindly.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Can my AI check if a link is safe?

Yes. Your AI uses IPQS to look up URLs and identify phishing, malware, or fraudulent sites. You get a security assessment before you visit the site.

Security outcomes

What you'll find

The results your agent delivers after a scan.

THREAT DETECTED

Immediate warning

The AI identifies malicious intent in the URL. You get a direct alert to avoid the link.

CLEAN STATUS

Safe to proceed

The tool confirms the URL isn't flagged for fraud. You can visit the site with more confidence.

RISK ANALYSIS

Detailed breakdown

Your agent explains why a link looks suspicious. You get the context needed to make a call.

HUMAN DECISION

Final judgment

The AI provides the data, but you decide whether to click or report the link. The agent won't block your browser.

The workflow

What your AI does when a link arrives.

The AI acts as a buffer between you and potentially dangerous web addresses.

  1. Receive URL

    You paste a link into your chat, and your agent captures the address for inspection.

    url_lookup

  2. Run security check

    The agent calls the IPQS tool to scan the specific URL for known threats.

    url_lookup

  3. Analyze results

    The AI interprets the raw data from the lookup to see if it's a phishing attempt or malware.

    url_lookup

  4. Report findings

    Your agent tells you exactly what it found, highlighting any red flags found in the scan.

    url_lookup

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger a scan immediately.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with the actual link or chat context you want to check.

IPQualityScore Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SOdbmZyaqTjAOKoZN2rq6u17UbrHXADrZ25Rej8D/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 — IPQualityScore capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ipqualityscore-ipqs-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SOdbmZyaqTjAOKoZN2rq6u17UbrHXADrZ25Rej8D/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check this link for malware: [URL]

  • Is this URL safe to click? [URL]

  • Scan the link I just pasted in our Slack thread for phishing.

  • Analyze this URL from my email and tell me if it's a scam: [URL]

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect IPQS once, then ask.

One connection links the IPQS tool to your AI client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect IPQS to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI block me from visiting a bad site?

    No. The AI only provides the security analysis. You still control your browser and decide whether to click.

  • 02

    Does the AI scan the content of the page itself?

    No. The tool performs a lookup on the URL to check its reputation and known malicious properties.

  • 03

    Will my AI automatically scan every link I see?

    No. The AI only runs the scan when you specifically ask it to check a link or provide one in context.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete a malicious link from my chat?

    No. The AI can identify the threat, but it cannot modify or delete your chat history.

  • 05

    How does the AI know if a link is a scam?

    It uses the url_lookup tool to check the link against IPQS's database of known threats and fraud patterns.

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

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