Frontend Security Basics
Helps with frontend development, security as part of implementing security and authentication workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add frontend-security-basics npx -- -y @trustedskills/frontend-security-basics
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"frontend-security-basics": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/frontend-security-basics"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides foundational knowledge of frontend security best practices. It covers common vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques to protect web applications from attacks like Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). The skill aims to improve the overall security posture of user interfaces by identifying and addressing potential risks.
When to use it
- Code Reviews: Assess frontend code for common vulnerabilities before deployment.
- Security Audits: Identify weaknesses in existing web applications.
- Developer Training: Educate developers on secure coding practices.
- Risk Assessments: Evaluate the potential impact of frontend security flaws.
Key capabilities
- XSS vulnerability identification and prevention
- CSRF mitigation techniques
- Understanding of common attack vectors
- Secure coding best practices for frontends
Example prompts
- "Explain how to prevent XSS attacks in a React application."
- "What are the key differences between CSRF and XSS?"
- "Give me some secure coding examples for handling user input on a web form."
Tips & gotchas
This skill assumes basic familiarity with frontend development concepts. While it provides foundational knowledge, deeper expertise in specific frameworks or technologies may be required for full implementation of security measures.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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