review-security

Analyze local repository diffs to identify potential security vulnerabilities.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shankur/dots --skill review-security-shankur
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: review-security
Source: https://github.com/shankur/dots/tree/main/dot_cursor/skills-cursor/review-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shankur/dots --skill review-security-shankur

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of reviewing code changes for security vulnerabilities, reducing the time and effort required for manual code reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Review Subagent: Utilizes a dedicated subagent to analyze code changes for potential security issues.
  • Branch Comparison: Allows for comparison of branch changes against the default/base branch or a specified base branch.
  • Review Specific PR or Branch: Enables review of a specific pull request or branch when requested by the user.
  • Result Summarization: Provides a summary of the review results, including the number of findings and their severity.

Quick Start

Run the command /review-security to initiate a security review of the current code changes.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-security

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate security code review for local repository diffs?

Automating security code review involves analyzing local repository diffs to identify potential vulnerabilities. This Skill uses a dedicated subagent to scan code changes, providing a summarized report of findings and severity levels.

Can I review a specific pull request for security vulnerabilities?

Yes, you can review a specific pull request for security vulnerabilities. This Skill enables targeted analysis of specific pull requests or branches, identifying potential security issues within those isolated code changes.

How do I compare branch changes against the base branch for security issues?

Comparing branch changes for security issues is done by evaluating the diff against a specified base branch. This Skill automates this branch comparison to detect potential security vulnerabilities introduced by the changes.

Does automated vulnerability detection require a secure environment?

Yes, automated vulnerability detection requires a secure environment for executing subagents and handling sensitive code data. This ensures that your repository information remains protected during the security analysis process.

What kind of results does automated security analysis provide?

Automated security analysis provides a summarization of review results, including the number of findings and their severity. This allows you to quickly understand the potential security vulnerabilities identified in your code changes.