Threat Modeling
Identifies potential security vulnerabilities and attack vectors in systems based on provided architecture and context.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add threat-modeling npx -- -y @trustedskills/threat-modeling
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"threat-modeling": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/threat-modeling"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill helps identify potential security threats to a system or application. It facilitates the process of brainstorming and documenting risks, considering various attack vectors and vulnerabilities. The goal is to proactively address these concerns before they can be exploited in a real-world scenario.
When to use it
- New Project Planning: Before development begins, identify potential security weaknesses early on.
- Architecture Reviews: Evaluate the security implications of proposed system designs.
- Post-Incident Analysis: Understand how an attack occurred and prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Compliance Requirements: Satisfy regulatory or industry standards that require threat modeling exercises.
Key capabilities
- Threat Identification
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Risk Documentation
- Attack Vector Brainstorming
Example prompts
- "Perform a threat model for our new e-commerce application."
- "What are the potential attack vectors against our API endpoint?"
- "Identify vulnerabilities in our cloud infrastructure setup."
Tips & gotchas
This skill is most effective when used with individuals who have some understanding of security principles. The quality of the threat model depends heavily on the breadth and depth of knowledge brought to the exercise.
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