dependency-risk-audit

Audit Python project dependencies for security advisories, stale pins, and upgrade paths.

5|Updated Feb 21, 2026

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Skill: dependency-risk-audit
Source: https://github.com/ragnarok22/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/dependency-risk-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ragnarok22/agent-skills --skill dependency-risk-audit

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with your Python project's dependencies, ensuring better security and smoother upgrades.

Core Features & Use Cases

Security Advisory Detection: Scans for known vulnerabilities (CVEs, GHSA, etc.) in your dependencies.
Stale Pin Identification: Flags dependencies that are significantly out of date, posing potential security or compatibility risks.
Upgrade Path Analysis: Assesses the safety and complexity of upgrading dependencies, providing a prioritized remediation plan.
Use Case: Before deploying a new version of your Django application, use this Skill to audit all its Python dependencies, ensuring no critical security vulnerabilities are present and that planned upgrades are manageable.

Quick Start

Use the dependency-risk-audit skill to review the dependencies in the current project for security advisories and stale pins.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-risk-audit

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

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How do I audit Python dependencies for known security vulnerabilities?▼

Auditing Python dependencies for security vulnerabilities involves scanning lockfiles or manifest files to detect known CVEs and GHSAs. This process flags stale version pins and unsafe upgrade paths, generating a prioritized remediation plan.

What is the best way to check Python requirements files for stale version pins?▼

Checking Python requirements for stale pins involves analyzing version constraints against latest releases. This flags significantly outdated dependencies posing potential security or compatibility risks, allowing you to prioritize necessary package upgrades.

Does dependency risk auditing work with lockfiles and manifest files?▼

Yes, dependency risk auditing works directly with lockfiles and manifest files. It requires analyzing these files to map your project's dependency tree, optionally using pip-audit to perform deep security advisory checks.

How do I assess the safety of an unsafe upgrade path for Python packages?▼

Assessing the safety of an unsafe upgrade path requires analyzing dependency complexity and breaking changes. The audit evaluates planned package upgrades and provides a prioritized remediation plan to manage risks pre-release.

Can I use pip-audit for pre-release risk checks in Python projects?▼

Yes, you can use pip-audit for pre-release risk checks in Python projects. The audit optionally integrates pip-audit to scan dependencies for security advisories, ensuring no critical vulnerabilities are present pre-deployment.

When do I need to run a Python dependency security review?▼

You need to run a Python dependency security review before deploying new application versions or during upgrade planning. This audit proactively identifies and mitigates dependency risks, ensuring smoother upgrades and better security.