Dependency Auditor
The Dependency Auditor analyzes code to identify potential issues stemming from dependencies, ensuring stability and preventing unexpected behavior.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dependency-auditor npx -- -y @trustedskills/dependency-auditor
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dependency-auditor": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dependency-auditor"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Dependency Auditor skill analyzes project dependencies to identify potential vulnerabilities and outdated packages. It generates reports detailing the versions of installed libraries, checks against known vulnerability databases, and suggests updates for improved security. This helps ensure projects are not exposed to risks associated with vulnerable or obsolete dependencies.
When to use it
- Security Audits: Before deploying a new application or service, assess its dependency tree for potential vulnerabilities.
- Regular Maintenance: Schedule periodic audits of existing projects to proactively identify and address emerging security threats.
- Dependency Upgrades: Before upgrading project dependencies, understand the impact on your system by identifying vulnerable packages that might be affected.
- New Project Setup: Integrate dependency auditing into your development workflow from the beginning to maintain a secure codebase.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability scanning against known databases
- Dependency version analysis
- Report generation detailing identified issues
- Suggestion of package updates
Example prompts
- "Audit dependencies for my Python project located at
/path/to/project." - "Generate a report on vulnerabilities in the Node.js packages used by this application."
- “Check if any of my project’s dependencies have known security exploits.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires access to the project's codebase or dependency manifest file (e.g., package.json, requirements.txt). Ensure the agent has appropriate permissions to read these files for accurate results.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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