Security Scanning
Identifies vulnerabilities in code, configurations, and networks using automated scanning tools and reports potential risks.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add security-scanning npx -- -y @trustedskills/security-scanning
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"security-scanning": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/security-scanning"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The Security Scanning skill enables an AI agent to identify vulnerabilities in code, configurations, and networks using automated scanning tools. It focuses on quickly identifying critical security risks and provides guidance for remediation. The tool prioritizes a “fail fast” approach with secrets management and emphasizes automating updates of dependencies. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is initiated at a high-signal level, with the intention to gradually expand coverage over time.
When to use it
- To quickly identify and remediate exposed secrets within a codebase or environment.
- When managing software dependencies and ensuring they are up-to-date to prevent vulnerabilities.
- As part of an automated build process to perform initial security scans (SAST).
- To prioritize and address critical/high severity findings first.
Key capabilities
- Secrets management with a focus on rapid failure and rotation upon exposure.
- Automated dependency updates for vulnerability mitigation.
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) implementation, starting with high-signal areas.
- Exception handling process requiring justification, ownership, and expiry dates.
Example prompts
- "Scan this repository for exposed secrets."
- "What are the critical dependencies that need updating?"
- "Run a SAST scan on my codebase and prioritize findings."
Tips & gotchas
- Secrets management requires immediate action upon detection; rotation is crucial.
- Dependency updates should be automated to ensure consistent security posture.
- SAST scans are initially focused on high-signal areas, with plans for broader coverage over time.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.