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ACSC Essential Eight API

Access ACSC Essential Eight data programmatically. 24 controls, 8 domains, and cross-framework mappings to 718 frameworks via REST API or MCP.

24
Controls
8
Domains
14+
Mappings
Free
API Price

Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor

Copy this config into your MCP client to start querying ACSC Essential Eight data with AI:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "compliance": {
      "url": "https://api.theartofservice.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

No API key required for up to 10 calls/day. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.

REST API Examples

Get ACSC Essential Eight details

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/ACSC%20Essential%20Eight

List all ACSC Essential Eight controls

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/ACSC%20Essential%20Eight/controls

Map ACSC Essential Eight to another framework

curl "https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/cross-map?source=ACSC%20Essential%20Eight&target=SOC%202"

SDK Installation

Python (Langchain)

pip install theartofservice-compliance

npm (MCP Server)

npx @theartofservice/compliance-mcp

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an API for ACSC Essential Eight?
Yes. The Art of Service provides a REST API and MCP server with full ACSC Essential Eight data: 24 controls across 8 domains, plus cross-framework mappings to 718 other compliance frameworks. Free tier includes 10 calls/day with no signup.
How do I access ACSC Essential Eight controls programmatically?
Use the Compliance Intelligence API at api.theartofservice.com. Call GET /api/agent/frameworks/ACSC%20Essential%20Eight/controls to retrieve all 24 controls with codes, titles, and descriptions. Supports filtering by domain.
Can I map ACSC Essential Eight controls to other frameworks?
Yes. The API provides cross-framework mapping with 330,000+ verified control-to-control mappings. Call GET /api/agent/cross-map?source=ACSC%20Essential%20Eight&target=TARGET to map ACSC Essential Eight controls to any of 718 frameworks.
Does the ACSC Essential Eight API work with Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor?
Yes. The API is available as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Add it to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with a single JSON config snippet. AI agents can then query ACSC Essential Eight data directly.
How much does the ACSC Essential Eight API cost?
Anonymous access is free (10 calls/day). Free accounts get 100 calls/month. Professional plans start at $149/month with 10,000 calls included. No credit card required for free tier.

Start using the ACSC Essential Eight API today

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