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AIM Adapters Overview

Adapters Overview

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What Are Adapters?

Adapters are modular integrations that connect AIM with external data sources such as:
  • Cloud Providers – e.g., Oracle Cloud, Cloudflare
  • Security Tools – e.g., Snapsec ASM, VM, TechDetect, Secret Scanner
  • Repositories & CI/CD – e.g., GitHub, GitLab
  • API Platforms – e.g., Postman, Swagger
  • Data Enrichment Sources – e.g., IPinfo, CertGrabber, DNS Resolver
Each adapter has a specific function — such as importing subdomains, fetching IP data, syncing vulnerabilities, or identifying technologies.
Available Adapters in AIM

Available Adapters in AIM

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Connecting Adapters

Connecting an adapter allows AIM to pull data automatically from that system into your asset inventory.
  1. Navigate to the Adapters tab.
  2. Click Install on the adapter you wish to connect (e.g., Postman, Cloudflare, GitHub).
  3. Enter the required credentials or API key in the connection form.
  4. Optionally, provide a description or context for the integration.
  5. Click Install Now to activate the adapter.
Once installed, AIM begins fetching and enriching assets automatically based on that adapter’s capability.
Install Adapter Modal

Connecting a Postman Adapter

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Disconnecting Adapters

If an integration is no longer required or needs replacement, it can be easily disconnected.
  1. Open the Active Adapters tab.
  2. Locate the adapter you want to remove.
  3. Click Delete — this will safely disconnect the adapter without removing previously fetched data.
Disconnected adapters can be reinstalled at any time.

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Active Adapters

The Active Adapters tab lists all currently configured integrations.
Each card displays:
  • Adapter Name (e.g., crt, vm, techdetect)
  • Description (e.g., Fetching Subdomains for bugcrowd.com)
  • Status (Installed)
  • Last Sync Time (e.g., “2 months ago”)
You can manually trigger a sync or remove an adapter from here using Refresh or Delete actions.
Active Adapters List

Active Adapters Management

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Refreshing Adapters

Refreshing an adapter allows AIM to fetch the latest data from that integration on-demand.
  • Click the Refresh button on any active adapter card.
  • AIM will initiate an immediate sync to pull updated assets or vulnerability data.
  • The process is logged automatically under Refresh Logs.
This is especially useful after major changes in external systems or new asset additions.

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Refresh Logs

The Refresh Logs tab provides a complete audit trail of adapter activities. Each log entry includes:
  • Adapter name
  • User who triggered the installation or refresh
  • Action type (e.g., installed, refreshed)
  • Timestamp of the action
This helps teams maintain transparency around data synchronization and integration changes.
Adapter Refresh Logs in AIM

Adapter Refresh Logs

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Adapter Lifecycle

StageDescription
InstallAdapter is connected and credentials validated.
SyncData import begins automatically after installation.
RefreshManually trigger new data pull anytime.
DisconnectAdapter removed without deleting existing data.
ReinstallReconnect adapter using stored credentials or a new API key.

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Example Use Cases

  • Sync Subdomains: Use CRT, DNS Resolver, or Snapsec ASM adapters to import discovered subdomains.
  • Fetch Vulnerabilities: Integrate with the VM adapter to bring in risk data for associated assets.
  • Enrich IP Data: Connect IPinfo to map IP locations, ASN data, and ownership.
  • Automate Technology Detection: Use TechDetect to fingerprint technology stacks automatically.
  • Pull Repositories: Link GitHub or GitLab adapters to track repositories as assets.

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