Security Scanning Tools
Automates vulnerability scans using Nessus, OpenVAS, and other tools to identify network and system weaknesses.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add security-scanning-tools npx -- -y @trustedskills/security-scanning-tools
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"security-scanning-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/security-scanning-tools"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill enables AI agents to discover and install security scanning tools tailored for automated vulnerability detection. It streamlines the deployment of defensive utilities within an agent's operational environment.
When to use it
- Automating routine infrastructure audits before production deployments.
- Integrating continuous security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
- Rapidly provisioning specific scanners (e.g., SAST, DAST) for new projects.
- Extending an AI agent’s capabilities to perform independent security assessments.
Key capabilities
- Discovery of available security scanning utilities.
- Installation and configuration of tools within the agent context.
- Support for various vulnerability scanning methodologies.
Example prompts
- "Install a static code analysis tool in my development environment."
- "Set up a dependency scanner to check for known CVEs in my project."
- "Deploy a container image scanner before pushing to the registry."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure the AI agent has appropriate permissions to install software on the target system. Verify that installed tools are compatible with your specific tech stack and operating environment.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.