Agent skill · security · jeremylongshore
checking-hipaa-compliance
Check HIPAA compliance for healthcare data security requirements. Use
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific compliance checks and reporting for HIPAA that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires bash installed locally. About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 2,604 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Hipaa Compliance Checker Audit healthcare applications for HIPAA compliance, checking PHI data handling, access controls, encryption requirements, audit logging, and Business Associate Agreement adherence. Overview This skill automates the process of identifying potential HIPAA compliance issues within a software project. By using the hipaa-compliance-checker plugin, it helps developers and security professionals proactively address vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to HIPAA guidelines. How It Works 1. Analyze Request: Claude identifies the user's intent to check for HIPAA compliance. 2. Initiate Plugin: Claude activates the hipaa-compliance-checker plugin. 3. Execute Checks: The plugin scans the specified codebase, configuration files, or documentation for potential HIPAA violations. 4. Generate Report: The plugin generates a detailed report outlining identified issues and their potential impact on HIPAA compliance. When to Use This Skill This skill activates when you need to: Evaluate a codebase for HIPAA compliance before deployment. Identify potential HIPAA violations in existing systems. Assess the HIPAA readiness of infrastructure configurations. Verify that documentation adheres to HIPAA guidelines. Examples Example 1: Checking a codebase for HIPAA compliance User request: "Check HIPAA compliance of the patient data API codebase." The skill will: 1. Activate the hipaa-compliance-checker plugin. 2. Scan the specified API codebase for potential HIPAA violations. 3. Generate a report listing any identified issues, such as insecure data storage or insufficient access controls. Example 2: Assessing infrastructure configuration for HIPAA readiness User request: "Assess the HIPAA readiness of our AWS infrastructure configuration." The skill will: 1. Activate the hipaa-compliance-checker plugin. 2. Analyze the AWS infrastructure configuration files for potential HIPAA violations, such as misconfigured security groups or inadequate encryption. 3. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills jeremylongshore/checking-hipaa-compliance