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irule-review

Review Tcl iRules for security, taint, and thread safety vulnerabilities.

59|6|Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#static analysis#penetration testing#security review#vulnerability analysis#irule#tcl
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bitwisecook/tcl-lsp --skill irule-review
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: irule-review
Source: https://github.com/bitwisecook/tcl-lsp/tree/main/ai/claude/skills/irule-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bitwisecook/tcl-lsp --skill irule-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Read, uv, tcl_ai.py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for robust security and safety reviews of iRules, which are often complex and can introduce vulnerabilities if not properly scrutinized.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Auditing: Leverages LSP static analysis for immediate detection of security, taint, and thread safety issues.
  • Deep Vulnerability Analysis: Goes beyond static analysis to identify input validation gaps, information leakage, race conditions, DoS vectors, and more.
  • Use Case: A security engineer can use this Skill to perform a comprehensive review of a newly developed iRule before deployment, ensuring it meets security standards and mitigates potential risks.

Quick Start

Review the iRule file located at /path/to/your/irule.tcl for security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about irule-review

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

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How do I perform a security review on Tcl iRules to find vulnerabilities?▼

A comprehensive iRule security review combines LSP static analysis with deep manual-style vulnerability analysis to detect security, taint, and thread safety issues before deployment.

What types of vulnerabilities can static analysis detect in Tcl iRules?▼

Static analysis detects multiple vulnerabilities in Tcl iRules, including input validation gaps, information leakage, race conditions, denial of service vectors, and general thread safety diagnostics.

How do I check my iRule for race conditions and denial of service vectors?▼

You can check iRules for race conditions and denial of service vectors by running a comprehensive security review that applies deep vulnerability analysis specifically targeting these thread safety and DoS issues.

Do I need a Python environment to run static analysis on iRules?▼

Yes, you need a Python execution environment with uv and the tcl_ai.py script to run the static analysis and deep vulnerability review on your Tcl iRules.

Can I automate penetration testing and vulnerability analysis for iRules before deployment?▼

Yes, you can automate vulnerability analysis for iRules before deployment by using a security review tool that combines LSP static analysis with deep manual-style checks for information leakage, taint, and DoS vectors.

What are the limitations of using static analysis for iRule security reviews?▼

Static analysis limitations for iRule security reviews include missing complex logic flaws, which is why combining LSP diagnostics with deep manual-style vulnerability analysis is necessary to catch race conditions and input validation gaps.

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