Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/owasp/secure-agent-playbook --skill your-skill-name- 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 your-skill-name 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.
Skill Title
Brief description referencing the full procedure: plays/your-play.md.
Steps
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Step One — What to do first.
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Step Two — What to do next.
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Produce Findings — Cite file:line, show evidence, explain impact, provide remediation.
Output
Describe the expected output format. Reference templates/finding.md for individual findings and templates/report.md for full assessments.
OWASP References
- Relevant OWASP standard or risk category
FAQ
What does the your-skill-name skill do?
Replace with a clear description of what this skill does. Use when .
How do I install your-skill-name?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/owasp/secure-agent-playbook --skill your-skill-name 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/your-skill-name/ (personal) or .claude/skills/your-skill-name/ (project).
Which AI agents can use your-skill-name?
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 your-skill-name 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 your-skill-name?
It is published by owasp in owasp/secure-agent-playbook. It has 97 recorded installs.
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