Quick Start

This walkthrough gets from installation to first AI analysis quickly.

1. Enable MCP (Optional but Recommended)

• Click MCP toggle in the top bar of the AI Agent tab.

• Verify indicator turns active.

Screenshot: Top bar toggles

2. Select Agent Profile (Recommended)

Bundled profiles are installed automatically into ~/.burp-ai-agent/AGENTS/.

To add custom profiles, place *.md files in that directory and refresh profiles in AI Backend settings.

3. Configure AI Backend

1. Open AI Backend tab in Settings.

2. Choose backend.

3. Set CLI command or HTTP URL/model fields.

If using cloud CLIs, required credentials must exist in the runtime environment where Burp is launched. GUI launchers often do not inherit shell env vars.

For backend-specific values, see Backends Overview.

Screenshot: Backend selection

4. Analyze a Request

1. Go to Proxy -> HTTP History.

2. Right-click a request.

3. Select Extensions -> Burp AI Agent -> Find vulnerabilities.

Screenshot: Context menu on request

5. Review Response

A new chat session opens and streams AI analysis.

Screenshot: Chat response

6. Enable Background Scanning (Advanced)

1. Toggle Passive ON in top bar.

2. Browse target traffic.

3. Review findings in passive scanner view and Burp issues.

Next Steps

• UI Tour

• Context Menus

• Passive AI Scanner