Security Scan
Identifies vulnerabilities in code, configurations, and networks using automated scanning tools and reports findings.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add security-scan npx -- -y @trustedskills/security-scan
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"security-scan": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/security-scan"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The security-scan skill enables AI agents to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats in systems, applications, or code. It performs automated checks for common security issues such as misconfigurations, outdated dependencies, and insecure practices.
When to use it
- Before deploying a new application to detect vulnerabilities.
- After updating software to ensure no security gaps were introduced.
- During routine system audits to maintain compliance with security standards.
- When integrating third-party libraries or tools into an existing project.
Key capabilities
- Scans for outdated dependencies and known vulnerabilities.
- Identifies misconfigurations in system settings or application code.
- Detects insecure coding practices that could lead to exploits.
Example prompts
- "Scan this codebase for security issues."
- "Check the latest version of my app for any known vulnerabilities."
- "Run a security audit on the server configuration."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your environment has access to up-to-date vulnerability databases for accurate results.
- Some advanced scans may require administrative privileges or specific tools to be installed.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.