Api Security Testing

Name: Api Security Testing
Author: ed1s0nz

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by ed1s0nz · vlatest · Repository

Helps with API, security, testing as part of implementing security and authentication workflows.

Install on your platform

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add ed1s0nz-api-security-testing npx -- -y @trustedskills/ed1s0nz-api-security-testing

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ed1s0nz-api-security-testing": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/ed1s0nz-api-security-testing"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

This skill performs automated API security testing, identifying vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure direct object references. It can analyze API endpoints based on provided specifications or by dynamically exploring them. The tool aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of an API's security posture, helping developers proactively address potential risks.

When to use it

Pre-release testing: Validate the security of new APIs before deployment to production environments.
Post-development review: Assess existing APIs for newly discovered vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.
Integration testing: Ensure that API integrations with third-party services are secure.
Compliance audits: Support security compliance requirements by providing automated vulnerability scanning reports.

Key capabilities

Automated vulnerability scanning
SQL injection detection
Cross-site scripting (XSS) detection
Insecure direct object reference identification
API endpoint exploration

Example prompts

"Test the API at https://example.com/api for SQL injection vulnerabilities."
"Scan the /users endpoint of our API and report any XSS issues."
“Perform a security assessment on this OpenAPI specification: [paste spec here]”

Tips & gotchas

The skill's effectiveness depends on accurate API specifications or sufficient access to explore endpoints dynamically. Ensure proper permissions are granted for testing, as unauthorized scanning can be illegal and disruptive.

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Security Audits

Gen Agent Trust Hub	Pass
Socket	Pass
Snyk	Pass

Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: ed1s0nz
Installs: 19

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Passed automated security scans.