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application-inspector

Analyze codebases to profile technology stacks and detect security patterns.

8|1|Updated Jan 19, 2026
Search Tags:#code analysis#compliance#security patterns#sarif#application inspector#technology profiling
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard --skill application-inspector
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Skill: application-inspector
Source: https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard/tree/main/skills/application-inspector
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/igbuend/grimbard --skill application-inspector

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the analysis of codebases to identify the technologies used, detect security-relevant patterns, and generate reports on the software's security posture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Technology Profiling: Identifies frameworks, languages, and libraries within a project.
  • Security Pattern Detection: Finds common security-related code constructs like authentication, cryptography, and data handling.
  • Report Generation: Outputs findings in various formats (HTML, JSON, SARIF) for analysis and integration.
  • Use Case: Before a security audit, use this Skill to quickly understand the technology stack and identify areas that might require deeper manual review for security vulnerabilities.

Quick Start

Run Microsoft Application Inspector on the current directory to generate an HTML report.

Frequently Asked Questions about application-inspector

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I profile a codebase to identify technology stacks and security patterns?▼

This Skill profiles codebases by detecting technology stacks and security patterns using Microsoft Application Inspector. It identifies frameworks, languages, and libraries, while finding security constructs like authentication and cryptography for pre-audit reconnaissance.

What is the best way to perform pre-audit reconnaissance on a codebase?▼

Pre-audit reconnaissance is best performed by running Application Inspector against source code. This generates an analysis of the software's security posture, highlighting technology stacks and security features that require deeper manual vulnerability review.

Can I generate SARIF reports for code analysis findings?▼

You can generate SARIF reports for code analysis findings. This Skill outputs technology profiling and security pattern detection results in HTML, JSON, and SARIF formats, enabling seamless integration into automated security analysis pipelines.

Do I need the Application Inspector CLI tool to detect security features in source code?▼

You need the Application Inspector CLI tool installed to detect security features in source code. This Skill acts as an orchestration layer, executing the CLI against your project directory to identify security constructs and generate profiling reports.

What types of security-relevant patterns can Application Inspector detect?▼

Application Inspector detects security-relevant patterns including authentication, cryptography, and data handling constructs. It scans source code to locate these features, generating reports that highlight areas requiring deeper manual security vulnerability review.

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