cipher

Audit source code repositories with a four-phase state machine for security vulnerabilities.

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill cipher-projectedanx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cipher
Source: https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/red-teaming/cipher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/projectedanx/hermes-agent --skill cipher-projectedanx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the lack of automated, rigorous security auditing in CI/CD pipelines by providing a structured, state-machine-based approach to threat modeling and vulnerability assessment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 4-Phase Immune-Aware Loop: Executes a systematic audit process covering triage, threat hypothesis generation, structural threat modeling, and code-based validation.
  • Symbolic Scar Registry: Learns from past failures to proactively inject structural guardrails into future audits.
  • Use Case: Integrate this into a development workflow to automatically perform a zero-trust security audit on a codebase before deployment, ensuring that potential vulnerabilities are identified and reported without human intervention.

Quick Start

Invoke the cipher audit function by passing the target directory path and the desired gate mode to the loaded security agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about cipher

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

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How do I automate vulnerability scanning and threat modeling in a CI/CD pipeline?

Autonomous zero-trust security auditing works by executing a four-phase state machine: triage, threat hypothesis generation, structural threat modeling, and code-based validation. It analyzes source code repositories to identify and report potential vulnerabilities.

How do I integrate zero-trust security validation into my source code repositories?

Zero-trust security validation is integrated by targeting source code repositories with an autonomous audit function. The security agent performs Python-based AST traversal to enforce zero-trust protocols and outputs structured JSON reports for deployment readiness.

Does this autonomous security audit require Python for AST traversal?

Yes, the autonomous security audit requires Python for AST traversal and structured JSON output generation. This setup is necessary to execute the four-phase state machine and enforce zero-trust security protocols on the target codebase.

What is the best way to proactively prevent recurring security vulnerabilities during automated audits?

The best way to prevent recurring vulnerabilities is using a symbolic scar registry that learns from past failures. It proactively injects structural guardrails into future audits, ensuring the four-phase threat modeling loop continuously improves security validation.

Can I use a state-machine approach for red-teaming and DevSecOps vulnerability scanning?

Yes, a state-machine approach supports DevSecOps vulnerability scanning and red-teaming by systematically progressing through triage, hypothesis generation, structural modeling, and validation. This autonomous process ensures rigorous zero-trust security engineering without human intervention.

What are the limitations of autonomous security engineering for CI/CD pipelines?

Autonomous security engineering for CI/CD pipelines is limited to structural validation and vulnerability scanning via AST traversal. It requires Python-based environments and structured JSON output generation, meaning it focuses on code-level threats rather than runtime or infrastructure vulnerabilities.