PortSwigger

PortSwigger is the UK-based security research company behind Burp Suite, the industry-standard web and API security testing platform used by penetration testers and enterprise AppSec teams worldwide. The platform is available as Burp Suite Community Edition (free), Burp Suite Professional (manual testing toolkit), and Burp Suite DAST (enterprise dynamic application security testing). Developers can automate and integrate with Burp Suite DAST via a GraphQL API and a REST API, both secured with API key authentication. PortSwigger also provides the Montoya extension API for building custom Burp Suite extensions and an official MCP Server extension that bridges Burp Suite with AI clients such as Claude Desktop.

PortSwigger is listed with 5 APIs on the APIs.io network. Tagged areas include Security, Web Security, Penetration Testing, DAST, and API Security.

The PortSwigger catalog on APIs.io includes 1 JSON-LD context.

PortSwigger’s developer surface includes documentation, engineering blog, pricing, release notes, and 11 more developer resources.

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20.1/100 emerging ▬ flat Agent 1/100 human only Front door AI 4/6 moderate Heartbeat 90/100 alive saas Full breakdown ↓
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5 APIs

Security Web Security Penetration Testing DAST API Security Developer Tools

Kin Score

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scored 2026-11-06 · rubric v0.27.0

Composite quality — 20.1/100 · emerging

Contract Quality 2.3 / 21

Developer Ergonomics 2.0 / 17

Access Clarity 4.5 / 17

Operational Transparency 2.9 / 11

Contract Governance 0.0 / 10

Discoverability 5.3 / 9

Regulatory Posture 2.4 / 15

Agent readiness — 1/100 · human only

Machine-Readable Contract 0 / 18

Agentic Access Contract 0 / 10

Documented Reversibility 0 / 6

MCP Server 0 / 12

Machine-Readable Auth 0 / 10

Idempotency 0 / 9

Stable Error Semantics 0 / 8

Request/Response Examples 0 / 7

Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7

Typed Event Surface 0 / 6

Agent Skills 0 / 5

Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4

Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3

A2A Agent Card 0 / 8

Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4

Delegated User Identity 0 / 6

Protected Resource Metadata 0 / 5

Registration Without a Human 0 / 6

Agentic Commerce Well-Known Document 0 / 5

Pagination 5 / 5

Distinct Operations 3 / 3

MCP Tool Quality 6 / 6

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Agent readiness — checks not met, largest first (exact, from this profile):

Machine-Readable Contract +18 pts — api_specs includes an OpenAPI document
MCP Server +12 pts — deployment.mode + probe verdict on the mcp/ manifest, not the pointer; an unprobed slug falls back to authorship
Agentic Access Contract +10 pts — agentic_access artifact present (x-agentic-access), graded by author
Machine-Readable Auth +10 pts — a served openid-configuration/oauth-authorization-server carrying `issuer` (served), else the securitySchemes class in the provider OpenAPIs — bound (mutualTLS, DPoP, Signature) > negotiable (oauth2 authorizationCode/clientCredentials, openIdConnect) > bearer (http bearer, apiKey)
Idempotency +9 pts — OpenAPI mutating operations declare an idempotency key — a header, a request-body property, or a named de-duplication token whose own description says so (verified); else common[].type matches /idempoten/i (documented)
Stable Error Semantics +8 pts — OpenAPI $refs a shared error schema across 4xx/5xx responses (verified), else common[].type includes ErrorCatalog / ErrorCodes / DeclineCodes

12 more unmet checks in the Agent Readiness table above.

Kin Score — facets with the most composite points still available (weight × headroom):

Contract Quality scores 10.7 — up to +22.3 composite points
Developer Ergonomics scores 11.9 — up to +17.6 composite points
Access Clarity scores 26.3 — up to +14.7 composite points

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APIs 5

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

Burp Suite DAST GraphQL API

The primary API for integrating with Burp Suite DAST, recommended for all new integrations. Exposes the broadest range of functionality including managing sites, initiating and ...

Burp Suite DAST REST API

A REST API for Burp Suite DAST that offers compatibility for users familiar with the Burp Suite Professional API. Supports initiating scans from CI/CD systems and failing builds...

Burp Suite Professional REST API

A local REST API built into Burp Suite Professional that allows external tools to interact with the running Burp Suite instance. Accessible at a configurable local service URL a...

Burp Suite Montoya Extension API

The Java-based extension API for building custom Burp Suite extensions (BApps). The Montoya API is the current standard for extension development, superseding the legacy Wiener ...

Burp Suite MCP Server

An official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server extension for Burp Suite that bridges Burp Suite capabilities to AI clients such as Claude Desktop. Runs as an SSE server on loca...

GraphQL 1

GraphQL schemas published by this provider.

PortSwigger GraphQL

PortSwigger exposes a native GraphQL API for Burp Suite DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing). This is the recommended integration path for all new Burp Suite DAST integra...

GRAPHQL

PortSwigger API pricing

Not yet checked against PortSwigger's own pricing page. Compiled by API Evangelist on 2026-06-12 from portswigger.net/pricing; confirm before you rely on a figure. A free plan or tier is listed.

Plan	Price
Community Edition free	Free
Professional paid	—
DAST Enterprise enterprise	—

Plan details, limits and sources →

Rate limits

DAST GraphQL API Requests: unlimited requests per minute
DAST REST API Requests: unlimited requests per minute
PAYS Scan Hours Monthly Cap: 500 scan hours per month

Compiled by API Evangelist, not yet checked against PortSwigger's documentation. Rate-limit details →

Pricing Plans 1

Published pricing tiers and plan structures.

Portswigger Plans Pricing

3 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Portswigger Rate Limits

3 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Portswigger Finops

FINOPS

Semantic Vocabularies 1

JSON-LD contexts and semantic vocabularies used across these APIs.

Portswigger Context

39 classes · 4 properties

JSON-LD

Security Posture 2

Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.

Portswigger Domain Security

TLSv1.3 · DMARC

SECURITY

Portswigger Trust Center

ISO 27001, GDPR

SECURITY

Resources

Documentation 1

Reference material describing how the API behaves

Documentation

Documentation

Build 1

SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with

GitHubOrganization

GitHubOrganization

Access & Security 2

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

TrustCenter

TrustCenter

DomainSecurity

DomainSecurity

Operate 4

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

IssueTracker

Releases

ReleaseNotes

RateLimits

Commercial 3

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

Pricing

Pricing

Plans

Plans

FinOps

FinOps

Company 3

The organization behind the API

Website

Website

LinkedIn

Blog

Blog

Other 1

Properties that don't map to a standard resource type

Source (apis.yml)

aid: portswigger
name: PortSwigger
description: PortSwigger is the UK-based security research company behind Burp Suite, the industry-standard web and API security
  testing platform used by penetration testers and enterprise AppSec teams worldwide. The platform is available as Burp Suite
  Community Edition (free), Burp Suite Professional (manual testing toolkit), and Burp Suite DAST (enterprise dynamic application
  security testing). Developers can automate and integrate with Burp Suite DAST via a GraphQL API and a REST API, both secured
  with API key authentication. PortSwigger also provides the Montoya extension API for building custom Burp Suite extensions
  and an official MCP Server extension that bridges Burp Suite with AI clients such as Claude Desktop.
type: Index
deliveryModel:
  model: saas
  license_evidence:
    not_product:
    - portswigger/burp-extensions-montoya-api
    - portswigger/mcp-server
  open_source: unknown
  commercial: true
  callable_host: false
  label: Hosted service · you call their endpoint
  confidence: low
  source:
  - pricing
  - repository-not-product
  generated: '2026-09-25'
  method: derived
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: unknown
  trial: false
  try_now: false
  public: false
  label: Freemium
  confidence: low
  source:
  - plans
  - security
  generated: '2026-11-06'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/portswigger.png
tags:
- Security
- Web Security
- Penetration Testing
- DAST
- API Security
- Developer Tools
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/portswigger/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-06-12'
modified: '2026-06-12'
specificationVersion: '0.23'
apis:
- aid: portswigger:dast-graphql-api
  name: Burp Suite DAST GraphQL API
  description: The primary API for integrating with Burp Suite DAST, recommended for all new integrations. Exposes the broadest
    range of functionality including managing sites, initiating and monitoring scans, retrieving vulnerability issues, configuring
    agents, and generating reports. Authenticated via API key in the Authorization header at the endpoint your-server/graphql/v1.
  humanURL: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/dast/user-guide/api-documentation/graphql-api
  baseURL: https://your-server/graphql/v1
  tags:
  - GraphQL
  - DAST
  - Security Scanning
  - Automation
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/dast/user-guide/api-documentation/graphql-api
  - type: GraphQLSchema
    url: https://portswigger.net/burp/extensibility/enterprise/graphql-api/index.html
  - url: graphql/portswigger-graphql.md
    type: GraphQL
- aid: portswigger:dast-rest-api
  name: Burp Suite DAST REST API
  description: A REST API for Burp Suite DAST that offers compatibility for users familiar with the Burp Suite Professional
    API. Supports initiating scans from CI/CD systems and failing builds on issue detection. The API is self-documenting via
    interactive docs served at the server URL; API key authentication is required. GraphQL is recommended for new integrations
    as REST exposes a more limited feature set.
  humanURL: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/dast/user-guide/api-documentation/rest
  tags:
  - REST
  - DAST
  - CI/CD
  - Security Scanning
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/dast/user-guide/api-documentation/rest
- aid: portswigger:professional-rest-api
  name: Burp Suite Professional REST API
  description: A local REST API built into Burp Suite Professional that allows external tools to interact with the running
    Burp Suite instance. Accessible at a configurable local service URL and API key combination. Supports API-key-based authentication
    and exposes interactive documentation via the running service endpoint. Intended for local automation and tool integration
    during manual penetration testing workflows.
  humanURL: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/desktop/settings/suite/rest-api
  tags:
  - REST
  - Professional
  - Penetration Testing
  - Local API
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation/desktop/settings/suite/rest-api
- aid: portswigger:montoya-extension-api
  name: Burp Suite Montoya Extension API
  description: The Java-based extension API for building custom Burp Suite extensions (BApps). The Montoya API is the current
    standard for extension development, superseding the legacy Wiener API. Extensions can be published to the BApp Store.
    The API is distributed via Maven and documented with full Javadoc reference; example implementations are available on
    GitHub.
  humanURL: https://portswigger.github.io/burp-extensions-montoya-api/javadoc/burp/api/montoya/MontoyaApi.html
  tags:
  - Java
  - Extension API
  - SDK
  - BApp Store
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://portswigger.github.io/burp-extensions-montoya-api/javadoc/burp/api/montoya/MontoyaApi.html
  - type: GitHubRepository
    url: https://github.com/PortSwigger/burp-extensions-montoya-api
- aid: portswigger:mcp-server
  name: Burp Suite MCP Server
  description: An official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server extension for Burp Suite that bridges Burp Suite capabilities
    to AI clients such as Claude Desktop. Runs as an SSE server on localhost port 9876, exposing Burp Suite tools including
    proxy history access, HTTP request sending, Collaborator payload generation, Repeater tab creation, and configuration
    management. Includes an installer that automatically configures compatible AI clients.
  humanURL: https://portswigger.net/bappstore/9952290f04ed4f628e624d0aa9dccebc
  tags:
  - MCP
  - Artificial Intelligence
  - Claude
  - Security Testing
  tags_raw:
  - MCP
  - AI
  - Claude
  - Security Testing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://portswigger.net/bappstore/9952290f04ed4f628e624d0aa9dccebc
  - type: GitHubRepository
    url: https://github.com/PortSwigger/mcp-server
common:
- type: IssueTracker
  url: https://github.com/PortSwigger/burp-extensions-montoya-api/issues
- type: Releases
  url: https://github.com/PortSwigger/burp-extensions-montoya-api/releases
- type: TrustCenter
  url: security/portswigger-trust-center.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/portswigger-domain-security.yml
- type: Website
  url: https://portswigger.net
- type: Documentation
  url: https://portswigger.net/burp/documentation
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/portswigger
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/portswigger
- type: Blog
  url: https://portswigger.net/blog
- type: Pricing
  url: https://portswigger.net/pricing
- type: X
  url: https://twitter.com/PortSwigger
- type: ReleaseNotes
  url: https://portswigger.net/burp/releases
- type: Plans
  url: plans/portswigger-plans-pricing.yml
- type: RateLimits
  url: rate-limits/portswigger-rate-limits.yml
- type: FinOps
  url: finops/portswigger-finops.yml
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com

PortSwigger API — frequently asked questions

Does PortSwigger have an API?

Yes. APIs.io lists 5 APIs from PortSwigger, including Burp Suite DAST GraphQL API, Burp Suite DAST REST API and Burp Suite Professional REST API, and 2 more.

How much does the PortSwigger API cost?

APIs.io lists 3 pricing plans for PortSwigger, with each plan's price, limits and inclusions under Pricing on this page.

Is the PortSwigger API ready for AI agents?

PortSwigger has a Kin Score of 20.1 out of 100 (emerging) and an Agent Readiness score of 0.6 (human-only), scored by API Evangelist on 2026-11-06.

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