Agent skill · security · aj-geddes
vulnerability-scanning
Automated vulnerability detection using OWASP tools, CVE databases, and security scanners. Use when performing security audits, compliance checks, or continuous security monitoring.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific implementation examples and integration patterns for vulnerability scanning that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires npm installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Vulnerability Scanning Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Systematically identify security vulnerabilities in applications, dependencies, and infrastructure using automated scanning tools and manual security assessments. When to Use Pre-deployment security checks Continuous security monitoring Compliance audits (PCI-DSS, SOC 2) Dependency vulnerability detection Container security scanning Infrastructure security assessment Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- Node.js Vulnerability Scanner Node.js Vulnerability Scanner Python OWASP Scanner Python OWASP Scanner CI/CD Integration - GitHub Actions CI/CD Integration - GitHub Actions Best Practices ✅ DO Automate scans in CI/CD Scan dependencies regularly Use multiple scanning tools Set severity thresholds Track vulnerability trends Scan containers and images Monitor CVE databases Document false positives ❌ DON'T Skip vulnerability scanning Ignore low severity issues Trust single scanning tool Bypass security gates Commit secrets to repos
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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