Dependency Scanning
Dependency Scanning identifies project dependencies, highlighting potential vulnerabilities and outdated versions for improved security & maintenance.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add dependency-scanning npx -- -y @trustedskills/dependency-scanning
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dependency-scanning": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/dependency-scanning"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill performs automated dependency scanning to identify known vulnerabilities in project dependencies. It analyzes a codebase or list of dependencies and reports any identified security risks based on publicly available vulnerability databases. The results help developers proactively address potential security issues before deployment.
When to use it
- Before releasing new software: Scan dependencies to ensure no newly discovered vulnerabilities are introduced.
- During code reviews: Integrate scanning into the review process for increased security awareness.
- As part of CI/CD pipelines: Automate dependency checks within your continuous integration and delivery workflows.
- Responding to security alerts: Quickly assess if a reported vulnerability affects your project's dependencies.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability identification from public databases
- Dependency analysis
- Reporting of identified vulnerabilities
Example prompts
- "Scan the dependencies in this
package.jsonfile." - "Check for known vulnerabilities in my Python requirements."
- “Analyze these project files and report any security risks.”
Tips & gotchas
The accuracy of the scan depends on the completeness and currency of the vulnerability databases used. Ensure your agent has access to up-to-date information for reliable results.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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Passed automated security scans.