StackHawk MCP Server
Official StackHawk MCP server enabling AI agents to trigger DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) scans, retrieve vulnerabilities, and integrate security testing into CI/CD agent workflows.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Security tool with appropriate security practices. API keys scoped to org/app context. HTTPS enforced. SOC 2 certified.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
An agent needs to perform or query dynamic security testing against web APIs and applications — integrating DAST into automated security workflows.
Avoid When
You need source code security scanning or SCA (Software Composition Analysis) — StackHawk is DAST only.
Use Cases
- • Triggering application security scans from agent workflows
- • Querying scan results and vulnerability findings in agent context
- • Integrating security testing into AI-driven DevSecOps pipelines
- • Getting remediation guidance for discovered vulnerabilities
- • Monitoring scan status in automated security workflows
Not For
- • Static code analysis (use CodeQL or Semgrep for that)
- • Container vulnerability scanning (use Trivy or Snyk)
- • Teams without web applications to test (requires a running app)
Interface
Authentication
StackHawk API key tied to organization. Scoped to application and organization context configured in HAWK.yaml config file.
Pricing
Generous free tier for single app. Paid plans required for team use and advanced features.
Agent Metadata
Known Gotchas
- ⚠ Scan execution requires a running application accessible from StackHawk's scanners — not for local-only apps
- ⚠ Scan duration can be minutes to hours depending on application size — agents must poll for completion
- ⚠ HAWK.yaml configuration file required per application — agents must manage config state
- ⚠ False positives in DAST scans are common — agents should not auto-remediate without human review
- ⚠ Rate limits on API not clearly documented — add conservative delays between scan triggers
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-06.