dependency-audit

Audit project dependencies for known vulnerabilities and outdated packages using native package managers.

Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#security #vulnerability #npm #pip #dependencies #audit #outdated packages

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Skill: dependency-audit
Source: https://github.com/Oiranca/copilot-agents-skills/tree/main/skills/dependency-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Oiranca/copilot-agents-skills --skill dependency-audit-oiranca

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify and mitigate security risks within your project's dependencies by auditing for known vulnerabilities and outdated packages.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vulnerability Scanning: Detects known security flaws in your project's libraries.
Outdated Package Detection: Identifies packages that are no longer up-to-date, potentially missing security patches or performance improvements.
Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your application, run this skill to ensure no critical vulnerabilities have been introduced through recent dependency updates.

Quick Start

Run a 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 known security vulnerabilities?▼

To scan project dependencies for security vulnerabilities, you can run an automated audit that detects your package manager and executes native commands to identify known flaws in your installed libraries.

How do I check for outdated npm or pip packages in my codebase?▼

Checking for outdated packages involves running native package manager tooling that scans your dependency tree to identify libraries no longer up-to-date, highlighting missing security patches or performance improvements.

Does dependency auditing work with multiple package managers like yarn, pnpm, and cargo?▼

Dependency auditing supports multiple package managers by automatically detecting npm, yarn, pnpm, pip, or cargo in your project to execute the appropriate audit and outdated commands for that specific environment.

When should I run a dependency audit in my software development workflow?▼

You should run a dependency audit before deploying a new application version to ensure no critical vulnerabilities have been introduced through recent dependency updates, securing your project's production environment.

What is the best way to automate vulnerability scanning for regular project maintenance?▼

The best way to automate vulnerability scanning for regular maintenance is integrating an auditing tool into your workflow that applies native package manager checks to continuously detect security risks and outdated packages.

Why does my dependency audit report show outdated packages even without known vulnerabilities?▼

An audit reports outdated packages because they are no longer the latest version, meaning they potentially miss recent performance improvements or security patches even if no active vulnerabilities are currently detected.