review-dependency

Scan Go, Rust, Python, and Node.js dependencies for known vulnerabilities.

1|Updated Feb 20, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/lklimek/claudius --skill review-dependency
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Skill: review-dependency
Source: https://github.com/lklimek/claudius/tree/main/skills/review-dependency
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lklimek/claudius --skill review-dependency

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires govulncheck, cargo audit, npm audit, pip-audit, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of performing security-focused reviews on dependency updates, helping to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities before they impact your codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Security Audits: Scans dependencies for known vulnerabilities (CVEs, advisories) and performs source code audits of the dependency itself.
  • Dependency Change Analysis: Identifies the exact dependency changes, summarizes upstream changes, and assesses the impact on your project.
  • Use Case: When a critical library like requests or log4j has a new version released with a security patch, this Skill can quickly assess the risk and determine if an upgrade is safe and necessary.

Quick Start

Use the review-dependency skill to analyze the latest update for the 'express' package.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-dependency

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

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How do I perform a security audit on dependency updates?

Conducting a dependency security audit involves scanning dependencies for known vulnerabilities using tools like govulncheck or npm audit, analyzing upstream code changes, and assessing the potential impact on your codebase before upgrading.

What is dependency risk assessment in software engineering?

Dependency risk assessment is the process of evaluating software dependencies for known vulnerabilities and supply chain security risks by cross-referencing them against databases like OSV.dev and GitHub Advisory Database before integration.

Can I use npm audit and cargo audit together for a full codebase impact assessment?

Yes, you can use npm audit and cargo audit together to perform vulnerability scanning across Node.js and Rust ecosystems, evaluating source code and assessing the codebase impact of new dependency additions simultaneously.

How do I know if a new library version is safe to upgrade?

To determine if a dependency upgrade is safe, you identify the exact dependency changes, summarize the upstream code changes, and run vulnerability scanning against advisory databases to mitigate potential security risks.

Does vulnerability scanning work with Go, Rust, Python, and Node.js projects?

Yes, vulnerability scanning supports Go, Rust, Python, and Node.js projects by utilizing specific audit tools like govulncheck, cargo audit, pip-audit, and npm audit to detect CVEs and security advisories.

What are the limitations of automated dependency security reviews?

Automated dependency security reviews are limited by the accuracy of vulnerability databases like OSV.dev and require local installation of specific audit tools like govulncheck, cargo audit, pip-audit, and npm audit to function properly.