RAD Security MCP Server

What is RAD Security MCP Server?

It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI-powered security insights for Kubernetes and cloud environments by integrating with the RAD Security platform. It is designed for developers and security teams who need to query and analyze security data from their containerized and cloud infrastructure.

How to use RAD Security MCP Server?

Install via npm: npm install @rad-security/mcp-server. Requires Node.js 20.x or higher. Set three environment variables (RAD_SECURITY_ACCESS_KEY_ID, RAD_SECURITY_SECRET_KEY, RAD_SECURITY_ACCOUNT_ID) for full functionality. The server can be run directly, configured in Cursor IDE or Claude Desktop, or deployed as a Docker container using either Streamable HTTP (recommended) or SSE (deprecated) transport.

Key features of RAD Security MCP Server

• Account inventory and cluster details
• Security findings analysis
• Runtime security and process behavior
• Network security monitoring
• Kubernetes object and misconfiguration policies
• CVE listing and vulnerability details

Use cases of RAD Security MCP Server

• Get runtime process trees and baselines for running containers.
• Monitor HTTP requests, network connections, and network patterns.
• List and analyze Kubernetes resource misconfigurations.
• Retrieve SBOMs, top vulnerable images, and image vulnerabilities.
• Track who shelled into a pod and investigate audit events.

FAQ from RAD Security MCP Server

What operations are available without authentication?

Listing CVEs, getting details of a specific CVE, retrieving the latest 30 CVEs, and listing Kubernetes resource misconfiguration policies do not require authentication.

What environment variables are required for full functionality?

You must set RAD_SECURITY_ACCESS_KEY_ID, RAD_SECURITY_SECRET_KEY, and RAD_SECURITY_ACCOUNT_ID.

What transport options does the server support?

The server supports Streamable HTTP (recommended) and SSE (deprecated). Use the TRANSPORT_TYPE environment variable to choose.

Can I use this server with Cursor IDE?

Yes, by setting the environment variables in a start.sh script and running it.

What runtime dependencies does the server require?

Node.js version 20.x or higher is required.