convex-security-audit

Audit Convex applications for authorization, data boundaries, and operation safeguards.

Updated Feb 1, 2026
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Skill: convex-security-audit
Source: https://github.com/EricJamesCrow/smartpockets/tree/main/.claude/skills/convex-security-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EricJamesCrow/smartpockets --skill convex-security-audit-ericjamescrow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convex security audit patterns help teams validate and harden their applications by auditing authorization logic, data access boundaries, action isolation, rate limiting, and protection of sensitive operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Role-based access control (RBAC) checks to ensure proper permissions.
  • Data access boundaries and ownership verification to prevent data leakage.
  • Action isolation and safe external calls to minimize blast radius.
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention for critical endpoints.
  • Comprehensive audit trails for sensitive operations to support forensics.

Quick Start

Fire up your Convex app, and integrate the provided security audit patterns into your codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-security-audit

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

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How do I audit authorization and data access boundaries in a Convex app?

To audit authorization in a Convex app, implement role-based access control checks, verify data ownership to prevent leakage, and isolate actions making external calls. This validates data boundaries and minimizes blast radius.

What is the best way to implement role-based access control (RBAC) in Convex?

Role-based access control in Convex is implemented using reusable TypeScript patterns to validate user permissions before query or mutation execution. This ensures proper permissions are enforced across shared data operations.

How do I add rate limiting and abuse prevention to Convex mutations?

Rate limiting in Convex mutations is achieved by applying specific TypeScript patterns that restrict request frequency to critical endpoints. This prevents abuse and protects sensitive, destructive actions from unauthorized floods.

Can I use these security audit patterns for Convex apps with external API calls?

Yes, these security patterns apply to Convex apps with external API calls by enforcing action isolation and safe external execution. This minimizes the blast radius of external operations and isolates sensitive actions.

How do I set up an audit trail for sensitive operations in Convex?

Audit trails for sensitive operations in Convex are established using a production-grade security review workflow. This comprehensive logging supports forensic analysis and tracks destructive actions, role changes, and data access.

Does this Convex security audit workflow require any external dependencies?

No, this Convex security audit workflow requires zero external dependencies. It leverages reusable TypeScript patterns natively within your existing Convex codebase to validate authorization and data safeguards.