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Overview

The Zenable MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server enables your AI coding assistant to automatically check and improve your code against your organization’s requirements.

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Prerequisites

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1. Get your API Key

Visit our MCP sign-up page and fill out the form to receive your API key.

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2. Ensure npx is installed

npx is used to facilitate the Zenable MCP integration. If you don’t already have npx installed, follow the instructions below for your platform:
Check if npx is installed:
npx --version
If you see a version number, you’re all set! If you see an error, install Node.js (which includes npm and npx) using Homebrew:
brew install node
Or download the installer from the official Node.js site.Verify npx is in your PATH:
which npx
The output should be a path like /usr/local/bin/npx.
For more information, see the npm documentation.

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Installation

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Video Tutorial

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Setup Instructions

Choose your IDE below and follow the setup instructions:
Add this entry to your global ~/.kiro/settings/mcp.json or per-project .kiro/settings/mcp.json configuration file as described in the Kiro documentation:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zenable": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--",
        "mcp-remote@latest",
        "https://mcp.www.zenable.app/",
        "--header",
        "API_KEY:<YOUR_ZENABLE_API_KEY>"
      ],
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": [
        "conformance_check"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Next, add an agent hook by opening the Kiro hook UI and then entering the following into the text area:
When you write or edit a file you MUST always send the file contents to the zenable conformance_check tool and automatically apply the recommendations.
After pressing enter, it should create a hook for you similar to the following:A Kiro agent hook detailsAnd in the left panel, underneath “AGENT HOOKS” you should now see something like:A Kiro agent hook

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Next Steps

For more details on the MCP protocol or advanced configuration, see the official documentation for your IDE.