oss-security-auditor

Audits GitHub open-source projects for security and compliance risks.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/vinayakg/claude-dotfiles --skill oss-security-auditor
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Skill: oss-security-auditor
Source: https://github.com/vinayakg/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/oss-security-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vinayakg/claude-dotfiles --skill oss-security-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the comprehensive security auditing of open-source projects, helping to identify critical vulnerabilities and risks before enterprise adoption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Auditing: Analyzes code for data leaks, privacy violations, insecure storage, vulnerable dependencies, and insecure coding practices.
  • Risk Assessment: Provides scoring and grading based on severity of findings, with automatic caps for critical issues.
  • Use Case: Before integrating a new open-source library into a production system, use this Skill to perform a thorough security review to ensure it meets enterprise security standards.

Quick Start

Analyze the GitHub repository at https://github.com/example/library for security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about oss-security-auditor

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

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How do I audit an open-source GitHub repository for security vulnerabilities before enterprise adoption?

To audit an open-source repository for security vulnerabilities, you can use this Skill to analyze code for data leaks, insecure storage, and vulnerable dependencies. It performs a comprehensive security review to ensure the project meets enterprise security standards.

What does an open-source security audit check for in terms of data privacy and compliance?

An open-source security audit checks for data privacy risks and compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA. This Skill analyzes the repository to identify privacy violations and assess whether the project adheres to required enterprise compliance regulations.

Can I assess project maintenance status and dependency security without manually reviewing the code?

You can assess project maintenance status and dependency security automatically. This Skill utilizes GitHub CLI and pattern matching techniques to analyze network and code, identifying vulnerable dependencies and evaluating the project's ongoing maintenance health.

How do I get a risk assessment score for an open-source library?

To get a risk assessment score for an open-source library, this Skill provides grading based on the severity of identified security findings. It automatically caps the score if critical issues are detected during the comprehensive code and dependency analysis.

Does this security audit tool work with any GitHub repository?

Yes, this security audit tool works with open-source projects hosted on GitHub. It leverages GitHub CLI to perform code and network analysis, checking for insecure coding practices, vulnerable dependencies, and data leaks.

What is the best way to check open-source dependencies for security risks and insecure coding practices?

The best way to check open-source dependencies for security risks and insecure coding practices is through an automated comprehensive audit. This Skill analyzes the codebase to detect insecure storage, data leaks, and vulnerable dependencies before production integration.