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mobile-ios-static

Analyze iOS IPA and app bundle artifacts for configuration vulnerabilities and hardcoded secrets.

Updated Jul 30, 2026
Search Tags:#security#ios#static-analysis#pentest#ipa#masvs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill mobile-ios-static
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mobile-ios-static
Source: https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent/tree/main/skills/mobile-ios-static
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill mobile-ios-static

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of performing manual security audits on iOS application artifacts by providing a structured, offline-only framework for identifying vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Audit: Performs comprehensive analysis of Info.plist, entitlements, and binary load commands to detect misconfigurations.
  • Secret Discovery: Scans binary strings and bundle resources for hardcoded API keys, cryptographic material, and sensitive cloud credentials.
  • MASVS Classification: Maps findings directly to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard to provide actionable risk reporting.

Quick Start

Use the mobile-ios-static skill to perform a full security assessment on the provided IPA file by following the guided extraction and analysis workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about mobile-ios-static

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform static analysis on an iOS IPA file for security vulnerabilities?▼

Static analysis on iOS IPA files identifies configuration vulnerabilities and hardcoded secrets by inspecting Info.plist, entitlements, and binary load commands without backend interaction. This process detects misconfigurations and sensitive cloud credentials securely offline.

How does MASVS compliance checking work during iOS app bundle audits?▼

MASVS compliance checking works by mapping static analysis findings directly to the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard. This classifies identified vulnerabilities and transport security gaps into actionable risk reports for the iOS artifact.

Can I scan an iOS app bundle to find hardcoded API keys and cryptographic material?▼

You can scan iOS app bundles to find hardcoded API keys and cryptographic material by scanning binary strings and bundle resources. This offline inspection extracts sensitive cloud credentials embedded directly within the application artifact.

Does offline iOS forensic auditing require backend interaction or network connectivity?▼

Offline iOS forensic auditing requires no backend interaction or network connectivity. It performs static security analysis solely on extracted IPA and app bundle artifacts to inspect configurations and transport security settings safely.

What is the best way to audit transport security settings in an iOS IPA?▼

Auditing transport security settings in an iOS IPA is best done through static analysis of Info.plist configurations. This approach identifies App Transport Security misconfigurations and maps them to MASVS requirements for compliance reporting.

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