Auditing Python Security
Helps with Python, security as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add auditing-python-security npx -- -y @trustedskills/auditing-python-security
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"auditing-python-security": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/auditing-python-security"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill analyzes Python code for common security vulnerabilities. It identifies potential issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure deserialization. The tool provides actionable recommendations to improve the overall security posture of Python applications by flagging risky code patterns.
When to use it
- Code Review: Integrate into your development workflow to automatically scan new or modified Python code for vulnerabilities before deployment.
- Security Audits: Perform a comprehensive security assessment of existing Python projects, especially those handling sensitive data.
- Penetration Testing Preparation: Identify and remediate potential weaknesses prior to penetration testing engagements.
- Compliance Checks: Ensure your Python applications adhere to specific security standards or regulations.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability scanning for SQL injection
- Detection of cross-site scripting (XSS) risks
- Identification of insecure deserialization patterns
- Provides actionable remediation recommendations
Example prompts
- "Analyze this Python code snippet for potential vulnerabilities: [code snippet]"
- "Perform a security audit on the
user_authentication.pyfile." - "Check this script for SQL injection risks: [script content]"
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of the analysis depends heavily on the quality and complexity of the Python code provided. It's recommended to provide complete files or modules rather than isolated snippets for a more thorough assessment.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.