Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill vulnerability-scanning- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads vulnerability-scanning automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Vulnerability Scanning
Table of Contents
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:
// scanner.js - Comprehensive vulnerability scanning
const { exec } = require("child_process");
const util = require("util");
const fs = require("fs").promises;
const execPromise = util.promisify(exec);
class VulnerabilityScanner {
constructor() {
this.results = {
dependencies: [],
code: [],
docker: [],
secrets: [],
};
}
async scanDependencies() {
console.log("Scanning dependencies with npm audit...");
try {
const { stdout } = await execPromise("npm audit --json");
const auditResults = JSON.parse(stdout);
for (const [name, advisory] of Object.entries(
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
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
FAQ
What does the vulnerability-scanning skill do?
Automated vulnerability detection using OWASP tools, CVE databases, and security scanners. Use when performing security audits, compliance checks, or continuous security monitoring.
How do I install vulnerability-scanning?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill vulnerability-scanning in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/vulnerability-scanning/ (personal) or .claude/skills/vulnerability-scanning/ (project).
Which AI agents can use vulnerability-scanning?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is vulnerability-scanning safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains vulnerability-scanning?
It is published by aj-geddes in aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts. It has 611 recorded installs.
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