url-scan

Scan URLs with Mimecast URL intelligence and return safety verdicts, threat categories, and next actions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/afoxnyc3/chelsea-piers-itops --skill url-scan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: url-scan
Source: https://github.com/afoxnyc3/chelsea-piers-itops/tree/main/plugins/mimecast-security/skills/url-scan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/afoxnyc3/chelsea-piers-itops --skill url-scan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps Chelsea Piers IT Ops safely assess whether a URL is likely to be malicious before users click it, reducing the risk of phishing and malware delivery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • URL maliciousness intelligence: Uses Mimecast URL intelligence to return a safety verdict and threat categories.
  • Actionable recommendations: Provides follow-up guidance when the scan indicates risk.
  • IT workflow support: Useful for helpdesk triage and security reviews when investigating suspicious emails or links.

Quick Start

Use the skill by telling the assistant: "Scan this URL for malicious content and tell me the verdict, threat categories, and what I should do next."

Frequently Asked Questions about url-scan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a URL is malicious during incident triage?

To check if a URL is malicious during incident triage, you parse the input link and invoke Mimecast URL intelligence to return a safety verdict, associated threat categories, and recommended next actions.

What threat categories does Mimecast URL intelligence return when scanning a link?

Mimecast URL intelligence returns a structured safety verdict alongside associated threat categories and actionable recommendations, helping identify phishing attempts or malware delivery risks before user interaction.

How do I assess link safety for user-reported suspicious emails?

To assess link safety for user-reported suspicious emails, you scan the provided URL to validate its malicious content status and format the returned results into a structured report for security review.

Do I need Mimecast to use this URL scanning functionality?

Yes, you need Mimecast URL intelligence MCP tools because the scanning functionality parses the input URL, invokes the appropriate Mimecast tools, and validates the returned results to generate the safety verdict.

What is the best way to handle URLs flagged as malicious during helpdesk triage?

The best way to handle flagged URLs is to follow the actionable recommendations provided in the scan output, which offer follow-up guidance and next actions when the malicious content scan indicates risk.