Config Hardener
Config Hardener strengthens system configurations by identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities, enhancing security posture.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add config-hardener npx -- -y @trustedskills/config-hardener
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"config-hardener": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/config-hardener"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The config-hardener skill strengthens system configurations to reduce vulnerabilities. It automatically assesses existing configuration files and suggests or implements security improvements, such as enforcing stricter password policies or disabling unnecessary services. This helps minimize the attack surface of a system by applying best practice hardening techniques.
When to use it
- Securing a new server: Before deploying applications, harden the base operating system configuration.
- Auditing existing systems: Identify and remediate potential security weaknesses in current configurations.
- Automating compliance checks: Ensure ongoing adherence to security policies and industry standards.
- Improving cloud infrastructure security: Apply hardening best practices to virtual machines or container deployments.
Key capabilities
- Configuration file assessment
- Security improvement suggestions
- Automated configuration changes
- Best practice implementation
Example prompts
- "Harden the SSH configuration on this server."
- "Review and improve the default firewall rules."
- "Apply CIS benchmark settings for Apache webserver."
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires appropriate permissions to modify system configurations. Always review suggested changes before automated implementation to avoid unintended consequences or service disruption.
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