convex-security-audit

Audit authorization, data access, and rate limiting in Convex applications.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Skill: convex-security-audit
Source: https://github.com/kausthubh-coder/studi/tree/main/.agents/skills/convex-security-audit
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for robust security in Convex applications by providing patterns and code examples for auditing authorization, data access, action isolation, rate limiting, and sensitive operations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authorization Auditing: Ensures only authorized users can perform specific actions.
  • Data Access Control: Defines clear boundaries for what data users can view or modify.
  • Action Isolation: Protects against misuse of external API calls.
  • Rate Limiting: Implements mechanisms to prevent abuse and ensure service availability.
  • Sensitive Operations Protection: Adds layers of confirmation for destructive or critical actions.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this skill to review their Convex application's authentication and authorization logic, ensuring that only administrators can access certain sensitive data or perform critical system-level operations.

Quick Start

Use the convex-security-audit skill to review authorization logic patterns for Convex applications.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-security-audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement role-based access control in Convex?

Role-based access control in Convex is implemented by auditing authorization logic and permission checks to ensure only authorized users can perform specific actions or access sensitive data. This skill provides code patterns for verifying user roles and enforcing data ownership boundaries before executing mutations or queries.

What's the best way to secure external API calls in Convex actions?

Securing external API calls in Convex involves implementing action isolation to protect against misuse. This skill provides patterns to isolate external API calls, ensuring sensitive operations and critical functions are protected with proper confirmation layers and access boundaries.

How do I set up rate limiting in a Convex application?

Rate limiting in a Convex application is implemented using specific patterns to prevent abuse and ensure service availability. This skill guides developers in adding rate-limiting mechanisms that restrict excessive requests, protecting critical system operations from being overwhelmed.

How do I verify data ownership and define data access boundaries in Convex?

Data ownership verification and data access boundaries in Convex are established by auditing data access control patterns. This skill offers code examples that define clear boundaries for what data users can view or modify, ensuring queries and mutations check ownership before returning results.

Can I use this security audit approach for protecting sensitive operations in Convex?

Yes, this security audit approach is specifically designed for protecting sensitive operations in Convex. It adds layers of confirmation for destructive or critical actions, ensuring that only administrators can access sensitive data or perform system-level operations.

Why do I need action isolation for my Convex backend?

Action isolation is needed for your Convex backend to protect against the misuse of external API calls. By isolating actions, you prevent unauthorized or unintended side effects, ensuring that sensitive operations remain secure and critical functions are not exposed to abuse.