Auth Expert
Analyzes authentication protocols, identifies vulnerabilities, and suggests secure implementation best practices.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add auth-expert npx -- -y @trustedskills/auth-expert
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"auth-expert": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/auth-expert"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The auth-expert skill provides detailed explanations and guidance on authentication protocols, best practices, and common security vulnerabilities. It can analyze existing authentication flows, identify potential weaknesses, and suggest improvements to enhance the overall security posture of applications and systems. This includes understanding OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and other related technologies.
When to use it
- Security Audits: Evaluate an application's authentication implementation for vulnerabilities and compliance issues.
- Implementation Guidance: Get help implementing secure authentication flows using industry-standard protocols like OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect.
- Troubleshooting Authentication Errors: Diagnose and resolve problems related to user login, authorization, or token management.
- Learning New Protocols: Understand the intricacies of various authentication methods and their proper usage.
Key capabilities
- Authentication protocol explanations (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML)
- Vulnerability identification in authentication flows
- Security best practices for authentication implementation
- Token management guidance
Example prompts
- "Explain the difference between OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect."
- "Analyze this authentication flow [paste flow description] and identify potential security risks."
- "What are the best practices for securely storing refresh tokens?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill assumes a basic understanding of web application architecture and security concepts. For complex scenarios, providing detailed context about the specific system or application is crucial for accurate analysis and recommendations.
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