Debug Mode Production Anti Pattern
Identifies and flags production code exhibiting debug mode anti-patterns like excessive logging or conditional debugging statements.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add debug-mode-production-anti-pattern npx -- -y @trustedskills/debug-mode-production-anti-pattern
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"debug-mode-production-anti-pattern": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/debug-mode-production-anti-pattern"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill identifies and explains the critical anti-pattern of running an AI agent in debug mode within a production environment. It highlights the significant risks associated with this practice, including data exposure, performance degradation, and potential security vulnerabilities. The skill aims to educate users on why debug mode should never be enabled in live systems.
When to use it
- When reviewing deployment configurations of AI agents to ensure best practices are followed.
- During incident response when investigating unexpected agent behavior or data breaches.
- As part of a security audit to identify potential vulnerabilities related to improper agent configuration.
- For onboarding new team members responsible for managing and deploying AI agents.
Key capabilities
- Identifies debug mode configurations in production environments.
- Explains the risks associated with running an agent in debug mode.
- Provides guidance on how to properly configure and deploy AI agents.
Example prompts
- "Check my AI agent deployment for any signs of debug mode being enabled."
- "What are the security implications of running an AI agent in debug mode?"
- "Explain why using debug mode in production is a bad practice."
Tips & gotchas
This skill assumes you have access to the relevant configuration files or logs of your AI agent deployment. It's primarily educational; it doesn’t directly remediate the issue – you will need to manually disable debug mode based on its guidance.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
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| Snyk | Pass |
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