CIS Controls v8 API
Access CIS Controls v8 data programmatically. 153 controls, 18 domains, and cross-framework mappings to 692 frameworks via REST API or MCP.
153
Controls
18
Domains
858+
Mappings
Free
API Price
Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor
Copy this config into your MCP client to start querying CIS Controls v8 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 CIS Controls v8 details
curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/CIS%20Controls%20v8List all CIS Controls v8 controls
curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/CIS%20Controls%20v8/controlsMap CIS Controls v8 to another framework
curl "https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/cross-map?source=CIS%20Controls%20v8&target=SOC%202"SDK Installation
Python (Langchain)
pip install theartofservice-compliancenpm (MCP Server)
npx @theartofservice/compliance-mcpFrequently Asked Questions
Is there an API for CIS Controls v8?▾
Yes. The Art of Service provides a REST API and MCP server with full CIS Controls v8 data: 153 controls across 18 domains, plus cross-framework mappings to 692 other compliance frameworks. Free tier includes 10 calls/day with no signup.
How do I access CIS Controls v8 controls programmatically?▾
Use the Compliance Intelligence API at api.theartofservice.com. Call GET /api/agent/frameworks/CIS%20Controls%20v8/controls to retrieve all 153 controls with codes, titles, and descriptions. Supports filtering by domain.
Can I map CIS Controls v8 controls to other frameworks?▾
Yes. The API provides cross-framework mapping with 819,000+ control-to-control mappings. Call GET /api/agent/cross-map?source=CIS%20Controls%20v8&target=TARGET to map CIS Controls v8 controls to any of 692 frameworks.
Does the CIS Controls v8 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 CIS Controls v8 data directly.
How much does the CIS Controls v8 API cost?▾
Anonymous access is free (10 calls/day). Free accounts get 100 calls/month. Professional plans start at $49/month with 10,000 calls included. No credit card required for free tier.
Start using the CIS Controls v8 API today
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