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virustotal-automation

Helps your agent automate tasks on VirusTotal. It uses Rube MCP to analyze files and URLs for threats. Essential for those needing to check file and link security quickly.

What it does

This tool helps you automate tasks on VirusTotal, a service that checks files and URLs for viruses and other threats. It does this by connecting to VirusTotal through a system called Rube MCP.

When to use it

  • ✓When you need to check multiple files or links for threats.
  • ✓When automating security analysis for newly downloaded files.
  • ✓To integrate security checks into other processes.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Check this link to see if it's malicious: [link]”

Want more? Open the sections below.

How to use

The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.

Skill link

https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/blob/master/composio-skills/virustotal-automation/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/blob/master/composio-skills/virustotal-automation/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

First, the tool looks for available functions in VirusTotal. Then, it connects to VirusTotal and performs the task you requested, like checking a link or file.

Installation

Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.

In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:

npx skills add ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill virustotal-automation

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/master/composio-skills/virustotal-automation/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Virustotal Automation via Rube MCP

Automate Virustotal operations through Composio's Virustotal toolkit via Rube MCP.

Toolkit docs: composio.dev/toolkits/virustotal

Prerequisites

  • Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
  • Active Virustotal connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit virustotal
  • Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas

Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

  1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
  2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit virustotal
  3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete setup
  4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Tool Discovery

Always discover available tools before executing workflows:

RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS
queries: [{use_case: "Virustotal operations", known_fields: ""}]
session: {generate_id: true}

This returns available tool slugs, input schemas, recommended execution plans, and known pitfalls.

Core Workflow Pattern

Step 1: Discover Available Tools

RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS
queries: [{use_case: "your specific Virustotal task"}]
session: {id: "existing_session_id"}

Step 2: Check Connection

RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS
toolkits: ["virustotal"]
session_id: "your_session_id"

Step 3: Execute Tools

RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL
tools: [{
  tool_slug: "TOOL_SLUG_FROM_SEARCH",
  arguments: {/* schema-compliant args from search results */}
}]
memory: {}
session_id: "your_session_id"

Known Pitfalls

  • Always search first: Tool schemas change. Never hardcode tool slugs or arguments without calling RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS
  • Check connection: Verify RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS shows ACTIVE status before executing tools
  • Schema compliance: Use exact field names and types from the search results
  • Memory parameter: Always include memory in RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL calls, even if empty ({})
  • Session reuse: Reuse session IDs within a workflow. Generate new ones for new workflows
  • Pagination: Check responses for pagination tokens and continue fetching until complete

Quick Reference

Operation Approach
Find tools RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS with Virustotal-specific use case
Connect RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit virustotal
Execute RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL with discovered tool slugs
Bulk ops RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH with run_composio_tool()
Full schema RUBE_GET_TOOL_SCHEMAS for tools with schemaRef

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FAQ

Do I need a VirusTotal account?

Yes, you need an active VirusTotal account and connect it to Rube MCP.

What is Rube MCP?

Rube MCP is a system that allows the AI to connect to and use other tools, like VirusTotal, without you needing to set everything up manually.

Do I need to know how to code to use this?

No, you just need to know what you want to do (e.g., check a link), and the tool handles the technical part.

Details

Original description by the author

Automate Virustotal tasks via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas.

repo: ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
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Ranking position
#1637
License
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Updated
9/18/2026

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