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%20EightList all ACSC Essential Eight controls
curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/ACSC%20Essential%20Eight/controlsMap 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-compliancenpm (MCP Server)
npx @theartofservice/compliance-mcpFrequently 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.
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