reviewing-claude-config

Review Claude Code configuration files for security risks and quality issues.

129|15|Updated Oct 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill reviewing-claude-config
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Skill: reviewing-claude-config
Source: https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins/tree/main/plugins/claude-config-validator/skills/reviewing-claude-config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bitwarden/ai-plugins --skill reviewing-claude-config

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manually reviewing Claude Code configuration files for security vulnerabilities, structural integrity, and prompt engineering quality is complex and error-prone. This Skill automates that critical process, ensuring your AI setup is secure, efficient, and adheres to best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security-First Validation: Automatically detects critical issues like committed settings.local.json, hardcoded secrets, overly broad permissions, and dangerous command auto-approvals.
  • Intelligent Review Routing: Automatically identifies the type of Claude configuration file (skills, agents, CLAUDE.md, prompts, settings) and applies a specialized, token-efficient review checklist.
  • Quality & Structure Enforcement: Validates YAML frontmatter, enforces progressive disclosure guidelines (e.g., 500-line limit for main SKILL.md), checks file reference integrity, and ensures high-quality prompt engineering.
  • Use Case: Before committing changes to a new Claude Skill, use this skill to automatically scan for security risks, validate its structure, and ensure its instructions are clear and token-efficient, receiving actionable feedback to improve your configuration.

Quick Start

Use the reviewing-claude-config skill to review the changes to .claude/CLAUDE.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about reviewing-claude-config

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically scan Claude configuration files for security vulnerabilities?

Security scanning for Claude configs detects critical issues like committed settings.local.json, hardcoded secrets, overly broad permissions, and dangerous auto-approvals. This Skill applies specialized checklists to CLAUDE.md, skills, agents, prompts, and settings files, identifying risks before deployment and delivering actionable feedback.

What types of Claude configuration files can be reviewed for quality and security?

The Skill reviews CLAUDE.md, SKILL.md, agent configurations, prompts, commands, and settings within .claude directories. It validates YAML frontmatter, enforces progressive disclosure (500-line limits), checks file reference integrity, and ensures prompt engineering best practices across all configuration types.

Can I validate my Claude Skill structure and prompt engineering before committing?

Yes. Use this Skill to automatically scan new Claude Skill changes for security risks, structural compliance, and prompt quality. It routes to specialized review checklists based on file type, validates YAML structure, enforces token-efficient guidelines, and reports issues before you commit.

What security checks does automated Claude configuration review perform?

Automated review detects hardcoded secrets, committed settings.local.json files, dangerous command auto-approvals, overly broad permissions, and other critical vulnerabilities. It applies security-first validation through specialized checklists tailored to each configuration file type.

How does intelligent review routing work for different Claude config file types?

The Skill identifies the configuration file type (skills, agents, CLAUDE.md, prompts, settings) and applies a token-efficient, specialized review checklist for that type. This ensures relevant security and quality checks without unnecessary overhead.

What happens if my Claude configuration exceeds recommended size limits?

The Skill enforces progressive disclosure guidelines, such as the 500-line limit for main SKILL.md files. It flags oversized sections and provides feedback to improve token efficiency and readability before deployment.