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NIST SP 800-161 API

Access NIST SP 800-161 data programmatically. 31 controls, 6 domains, and cross-framework mappings to 692 frameworks via REST API or MCP.

31
Controls
6
Domains
529+
Mappings
Free
API Price

Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor

Copy this config into your MCP client to start querying NIST SP 800-161 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 NIST SP 800-161 details

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/NIST%20SP%20800-161

List all NIST SP 800-161 controls

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/NIST%20SP%20800-161/controls

Map NIST SP 800-161 to another framework

curl "https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/cross-map?source=NIST%20SP%20800-161&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 NIST SP 800-161?▾
Yes. The Art of Service provides a REST API and MCP server with full NIST SP 800-161 data: 31 controls across 6 domains, plus cross-framework mappings to 692 other compliance frameworks. Free tier includes 10 calls/day with no signup.
How do I access NIST SP 800-161 controls programmatically?▾
Use the Compliance Intelligence API at api.theartofservice.com. Call GET /api/agent/frameworks/NIST%20SP%20800-161/controls to retrieve all 31 controls with codes, titles, and descriptions. Supports filtering by domain.
Can I map NIST SP 800-161 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=NIST%20SP%20800-161&target=TARGET to map NIST SP 800-161 controls to any of 692 frameworks.
Does the NIST SP 800-161 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 NIST SP 800-161 data directly.
How much does the NIST SP 800-161 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.

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