Python Security Scan
Helps with Python, security as part of developing backend services and APIs workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add python-security-scan npx -- -y @trustedskills/python-security-scan
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"python-security-scan": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/python-security-scan"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Python Security Scan skill analyzes Python code for common security vulnerabilities. It identifies potential issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure deserialization. The scan provides detailed reports highlighting the location and severity of each vulnerability found within the codebase.
When to use it
- Before deployment: Integrate into your CI/CD pipeline to automatically check code for security flaws before releasing new versions.
- Code review: Use during code reviews to proactively identify and address potential vulnerabilities early in the development process.
- Security audits: Employ as part of a broader security audit to assess the overall security posture of a Python application.
- Penetration testing preparation: Run before penetration tests to surface common issues that can be quickly remediated.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability scanning for Python code
- Identification of SQL injection vulnerabilities
- Detection of cross-site scripting (XSS) risks
- Insecure deserialization detection
- Detailed vulnerability reporting
Example prompts
- "Scan this Python file for security vulnerabilities: [file_path]"
- "Analyze the codebase in this repository and report any potential security issues."
- “Find all instances of SQL injection vulnerabilities in this script.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires a valid Python environment to be available. The accuracy of the scan depends on the complexity of the code and may require manual verification of reported findings.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.