Arch Security Review

The arch-security-review skill enables AI agents to perform comprehensive security audits on Arch Linux systems. It identifies vulnerabilities in installed packages, analyzes system configurations for misconfigurations, and checks file permissions against best practices.

When to use it

• Before deploying a new Arch-based server to production environments.
• When troubleshooting intermittent permission errors or unexpected service failures.
• To validate security hardening changes after applying manual configuration edits.
• During routine maintenance cycles to ensure the system remains compliant with security policies.

Key capabilities

• Scans installed packages for known vulnerabilities and outdated versions.
• Analyzes /etc configurations for insecure defaults or weak settings.
• Verifies file ownership, group permissions, and sticky bit usage.
• Checks running services for unnecessary ports or exposed interfaces.
• Validates kernel parameters related to memory protection and network security.

Example prompts

• "Run a full security review on my Arch system and list any critical vulnerabilities found in the last 30 days."
• "Analyze my current SSH configuration and firewall rules, then suggest specific hardening steps for an Arch server."
• "Check file permissions in /etc and /var directories for world-writable files that pose a security risk."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure the AI agent has sudo access or root privileges to read sensitive configuration files and scan system integrity effectively. This skill complements but does not replace manual verification of critical security patches; always cross-reference findings with official Arch Security Advisories.