dependency-audit

Audit project dependencies for vulnerabilities, outdated versions, and license compliance.

5|Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#package management #dependency management #security audit #outdated packages #vulnerability scanning #license compliance

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Skill: dependency-audit
Source: https://github.com/SteveFeldman/agents-skills/tree/main/skills/dependency-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SteveFeldman/agents-skills --skill dependency-audit-stevefeldman

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need to manage project dependencies effectively, ensuring security, compliance, and maintainability by identifying and mitigating risks associated with outdated, vulnerable, or non-compliant packages.

Core Features & Use Cases

Vulnerability Scanning: Detects known security vulnerabilities (CVEs) in project dependencies.
Version Analysis: Identifies outdated packages and flags potential breaking changes.
License Compliance: Checks for license compatibility issues, especially with proprietary software.
Health Assessment: Evaluates package maintenance status and potential abandonment.
Use Case: A development team can use this skill before a major release to proactively identify and fix critical security vulnerabilities and license conflicts in their Node.js project, preventing potential production incidents and legal issues.

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 project dependencies for security vulnerabilities and known CVEs?▼

To perform a dependency security audit, you need a tool that identifies known CVEs across multiple ecosystems like Node.js, Python, and Go. This process detects risks in both direct and transitive dependencies, flagging critical security vulnerabilities before they cause production incidents.

What is dependency license compliance checking and when do I need it?▼

Dependency license compliance checking is the process of verifying that your project's packages do not use restrictive licenses that conflict with proprietary software. You need this license compliance check before major releases to prevent potential legal issues caused by incompatible open-source dependencies.

Does dependency auditing work across multiple ecosystems like Python, Rust, and Java?▼

Yes, dependency auditing works across multiple ecosystems including Python, Rust, Java, Node.js, Go, Ruby, and PHP. It evaluates package maintenance status and identifies direct and transitive dependencies uniformly across these different language environments.

How can I identify outdated packages and assess potential breaking changes before updating?▼

To identify outdated packages and assess breaking changes, run a version analysis audit on your project dependencies. This flags packages with outdated versions and highlights potential breaking changes, allowing you to formulate a safe update strategy.

What is the best way to evaluate package health and avoid abandoned dependencies?▼

The best way to evaluate package health and avoid abandoned dependencies is to perform a health assessment that checks package maintenance status. This identifies potential abandonment risks in your dependency tree, ensuring your project relies on actively maintained libraries.