pitfalls

Identify and explain common bug patterns, security vulnerabilities, and design flaws across programming languages.

Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Objective-Arts/lens --skill pitfalls
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Skill: pitfalls
Source: https://github.com/Objective-Arts/lens/tree/main/canon/pitfalls
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Objective-Arts/lens --skill pitfalls

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers proactively identify and avoid recurring bug patterns, security vulnerabilities, and design flaws that commonly appear in codebases across different languages and frameworks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Pattern Catalog: Covers logic traps, security vulnerabilities, design anti-patterns, code quality issues, and AI-specific pitfalls.
  • Proactive Auditing: Enables developers to check their code against known problematic patterns before committing.
  • Use Case: Before committing a new authentication flow, run a check against the "Security Traps" section to ensure no common vulnerabilities like shell injection or path traversal are introduced.

Quick Start

Review the 'pitfalls' skill for common security traps in web applications.

Frequently Asked Questions about pitfalls

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check my code for common security vulnerabilities before committing?

To check code for common security vulnerabilities before committing, review your authentication flows and inputs against known security traps like shell injection or path traversal to ensure proactive risk mitigation.

What are common anti-patterns and bug patterns in software engineering?

Common anti-patterns and bug patterns in software engineering include logic traps, security vulnerabilities, design flaws, code quality issues, and AI-specific pitfalls that appear across various programming languages and frameworks.

How do I audit AI-generated code for design flaws and security traps?

To audit AI-generated code for design flaws and security traps, run proactive checks against comprehensive pattern catalogs that identify AI-specific pitfalls, logic errors, and common vulnerabilities in your codebase.

Can I use this to find logic traps across different programming languages?

Yes, you can use this to find logic traps across different programming languages and frameworks, as it identifies and explains recurring bug patterns and design flaws with detailed code examples for proactive code auditing.

What is the best way to proactively avoid recurring bug patterns in web applications?

The best way to proactively avoid recurring bug patterns in web applications is to audit your code against a comprehensive catalog of known security traps and design anti-patterns before deployment.

Why does my code review keep missing hidden security vulnerabilities?

Code reviews often miss hidden security vulnerabilities because they lack a comprehensive pattern catalog covering specific traps like shell injection or path traversal that proactively identify risks across languages and frameworks.