dependency-audit

Audit project dependencies for security vulnerabilities, license compliance, and outdated packages.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio --skill dependency-audit-manastalukdar
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Skill: dependency-audit
Source: https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio/tree/main/skills/dependency-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manastalukdar/claude-devstudio --skill dependency-audit-manastalukdar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, license compliance issues, and outdated packages within a project's dependencies, ensuring a more secure and legally sound software supply chain.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Auditing: Performs security vulnerability scans, license compliance checks, and identifies outdated packages across multiple languages (Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust, PHP).
  • Automated Reporting: Generates detailed reports for security audits, license compliance, and dependency update plans.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your application, run this Skill to automatically scan all project dependencies for known vulnerabilities and ensure all licenses are compatible with your distribution model.

Quick Start

Run a full dependency audit for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-audit

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

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How do I scan my project dependencies for security vulnerabilities and license compliance?

To audit dependencies for security vulnerabilities and license compliance, run a comprehensive scan using package manager CLIs and specialized tools like pip-audit and license-checker. This generates detailed reports highlighting risks and actionable update insights across multiple programming languages.

Can I run an outdated package audit for multiple programming languages in one step?

Yes, you can conduct an outdated package audit across multiple programming languages including Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust, and PHP. The process automates detection of outdated packages and provides an update plan to secure your software supply chain.

What is a dependency audit and when do I need to run it?

A dependency audit is a comprehensive scan that identifies security vulnerabilities, license incompatibilities, and outdated packages within a project. You need to run it before deploying a new application version to ensure a secure and legally sound software supply chain.

Does automated vulnerability scanning work with Python and Node.js environments?

Automated vulnerability scanning works with Python and Node.js environments by leveraging package manager CLIs alongside specialized tools like pip-audit and license-checker. It analyzes project dependencies to detect known security risks and license issues.

How do I check my software project for license incompatibilities before release?

To check for license incompatibilities before release, run an automated license compliance check using tools like license-checker. This audits your project dependencies to ensure all licenses are compatible with your distribution model and generates a detailed report.

What is the best way to identify and update outdated packages in my codebase?

The best way to identify and update outdated packages is to run a comprehensive dependency audit. This leverages package manager CLIs to analyze your project dependencies, detecting outdated packages and providing actionable insights for dependency updates.