Api Security
Helps with API, security as part of implementing security and authentication workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add api-security npx -- -y @trustedskills/api-security
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"api-security": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/api-security"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill assesses and improves the security posture of APIs. It identifies potential vulnerabilities like injection flaws, broken authentication, and excessive data exposure within API code. The skill provides actionable recommendations to mitigate these risks and strengthen overall API security.
When to use it
- Code Review: During development or before deployment, have the skill analyze API code for common security pitfalls.
- Security Audits: Integrate this skill into regular security audits of existing APIs to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities.
- Vulnerability Remediation: Use the skill's recommendations to guide developers in fixing identified security issues.
- API Design Review: Evaluate new API designs for potential security weaknesses before implementation begins.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability identification
- Actionable remediation recommendations
- Code analysis of API code
- Security posture assessment
Example prompts
- "Analyze this Python script for API vulnerabilities."
- "Review the following API endpoint design and identify potential security risks."
- "Can you find any injection flaws in this Node.js API route?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness depends on providing complete and accurate code snippets or API designs. It is not a replacement for comprehensive penetration testing but rather a valuable tool for proactive security assessment.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.