Vulnerability Scanner
This Vulnerability Scanner identifies potential weaknesses in systems and applications, proactively protecting against cyber threats and ensuring security.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add vulnerability-scanner npx -- -y @trustedskills/vulnerability-scanner
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"vulnerability-scanner": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/vulnerability-scanner"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to scan provided URLs for known vulnerabilities. It identifies potential security weaknesses in web applications and infrastructure, providing a preliminary assessment of risk. The scanner reports detected issues with severity levels based on common vulnerability scoring systems.
When to use it
- Security Audits: Quickly assess the security posture of a website before deployment or public release.
- Penetration Testing Support: Identify potential entry points for more in-depth manual penetration testing.
- Incident Response: Investigate possible vulnerabilities after a suspected breach.
- Compliance Checks: Verify adherence to security best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key capabilities
- URL scanning
- Vulnerability identification
- Severity level reporting
- Web application vulnerability assessment
Example prompts
- "Scan this website for vulnerabilities: example.com"
- "Perform a vulnerability scan on the URL provided in this document."
- "Can you check example.org for common web security flaws?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on its vulnerability database; it may not detect zero-day exploits or custom vulnerabilities. Results should be considered preliminary and require further investigation by a qualified security professional.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.