dependency-audit

Audit Python, Node.js, Rust, and Go dependencies for vulnerabilities and conflicts.

Updated May 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/yanochka11/harness_bro --skill dependency-audit-yanochka11
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Skill: dependency-audit
Source: https://github.com/yanochka11/harness_bro/tree/main/.claude/skills/curated/dependency-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yanochka11/harness_bro --skill dependency-audit-yanochka11

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers identify outdated packages, security vulnerabilities, dependency conflicts, and unused dependencies before they cause project failures or maintenance issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dependency Health Checks: Audits Python, Node, Rust, and Go dependencies for outdated versions, conflicts, and package issues.
  • Security Vulnerability Detection: Reviews dependencies for known vulnerabilities and reports severity, exploit availability, and affected packages.
  • Project Cleanup Guidance: Identifies unused dependencies and provides recommendations while avoiding unauthorized updates.

Quick Start

Ask the dependency-audit skill to check the project dependencies for vulnerabilities, outdated packages, and version conflicts.

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How do I check my software dependencies for security vulnerabilities and outdated packages?

A dependency audit identifies security vulnerabilities and outdated packages by reporting severity, exploit availability, and affected files across Python, Node.js, Rust, and Go ecosystems without making automatic changes.

Can I detect version conflicts and unused dependencies in my Python or Node.js project?

Yes, you can detect version conflicts and unused dependencies in Python or Node.js projects through a dependency health check that reports dependency relationships and provides cleanup recommendations while avoiding unauthorized updates.

What is a dependency audit and when do I need to run one during code maintenance?

A dependency audit is a maintenance workflow that analyzes software dependencies to identify outdated packages, vulnerabilities, conflicts, and unused dependencies. You need to run one during troubleshooting to prevent project failures before they occur.

Does dependency auditing work with Rust and Go package ecosystems?

Yes, dependency auditing works with Rust and Go package ecosystems alongside Python and Node.js. It reviews dependencies for outdated versions, conflicts, and package issues specific to each ecosystem during maintenance workflows.

What is the best way to identify dependency risks before they break a project?

The best way to identify dependency risks before they break a project is performing a comprehensive audit that checks for outdated packages, security vulnerabilities, version conflicts, and unused dependencies across your software engineering project.

Will a dependency audit automatically update my vulnerable packages?

No, a dependency audit will not automatically update your vulnerable packages. It requires validation practices to report security severity, dependency relationships, and update recommendations without applying any automatic changes to your project.