discover-cryptography

Automate discovery of cryptography skills for TLS, PKI, and certificate management.

126|7|Updated Oct 18, 2025

Search Tags:#encryption #cryptography #hashing #TLS #certificate #PKI

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/rand/cc-polymath --skill discover-cryptography

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: discover-cryptography
Source: https://github.com/rand/cc-polymath/tree/main/skills/discover-cryptography
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rand/cc-polymath --skill discover-cryptography

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It automates access to cryptography topics including TLS, PKI, encryption, and security patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

pki-fundamentals
tls-configuration
ssl-legacy
sni-routing
certificate-management
cryptography-basics
crypto-best-practices

Quick Start

cat ~/.claude/skills/cryptography/INDEX.md cat ~/.claude/skills/cryptography/pki-fundamentals.md cat ~/.claude/skills/cryptography/tls-configuration.md cat ~/.claude/skills/cryptography/certificate-management.md cat ~/.claude/skills/cryptography/cryptography-basics.md

Frequently Asked Questions about discover-cryptography

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I set up TLS and PKI for secure communications?▼

TLS configuration and PKI fundamentals establish encrypted connections between clients and servers. This Skill automates discovery of cryptography topics including certificate management, PKI setup, and TLS best practices to secure HTTPS and other encrypted communications.

What's the difference between TLS, SSL, and certificate management?▼

TLS is the modern encryption protocol replacing legacy SSL. Certificate management handles X.509 certificates within PKI infrastructure. This Skill covers TLS configuration, SSL legacy migration, and certificate lifecycle to clarify the distinctions and their practical implementation.

How do I troubleshoot certificate and encryption issues in production?▼

Certificate and encryption problems often stem from misconfiguration, expiration, or SNI routing failures. This Skill provides troubleshooting guidance for TLS setup, certificate validation, PKI workflows, and secure migration patterns to diagnose and resolve cryptography-related failures.

Do I need to understand PKI and cryptography basics before configuring HTTPS?▼

Understanding PKI fundamentals and cryptography basics accelerates HTTPS setup and reduces security misconfigurations. This Skill progressively loads cryptography foundations, TLS configuration patterns, and certificate management so you can apply secure practices immediately.

What are the best practices for migrating from SSL to TLS?▼

SSL legacy migration requires understanding deprecated protocols, cipher suites, and certificate compatibility. This Skill covers SSL legacy management, TLS best practices, and secure migration workflows to phase out insecure protocols while maintaining service availability.