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UK Cyber Essentials API

Access UK Cyber Essentials data programmatically. 42 controls, 6 domains, and cross-framework mappings to 718 frameworks via REST API or MCP.

42
Controls
6
Domains
0+
Mappings
Free
API Price

Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor

Copy this config into your MCP client to start querying UK Cyber Essentials 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 UK Cyber Essentials details

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/UK%20Cyber%20Essentials

List all UK Cyber Essentials controls

curl https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/frameworks/UK%20Cyber%20Essentials/controls

Map UK Cyber Essentials to another framework

curl "https://api.theartofservice.com/api/agent/cross-map?source=UK%20Cyber%20Essentials&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 UK Cyber Essentials?
Yes. The Art of Service provides a REST API and MCP server with full UK Cyber Essentials data: 42 controls across 6 domains, plus cross-framework mappings to 718 other compliance frameworks. Free tier includes 10 calls/day with no signup.
How do I access UK Cyber Essentials controls programmatically?
Use the Compliance Intelligence API at api.theartofservice.com. Call GET /api/agent/frameworks/UK%20Cyber%20Essentials/controls to retrieve all 42 controls with codes, titles, and descriptions. Supports filtering by domain.
Can I map UK Cyber Essentials 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=UK%20Cyber%20Essentials&target=TARGET to map UK Cyber Essentials controls to any of 718 frameworks.
Does the UK Cyber Essentials 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 UK Cyber Essentials data directly.
How much does the UK Cyber Essentials 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 UK Cyber Essentials API today

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