Scope Audit

Audit skill manifest scopes against security baselines for minimal permissions.

26|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seifreed/skill-veil --skill scope-audit
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Skill: Scope Audit
Source: https://github.com/seifreed/skill-veil/tree/main/benchmarks/fixtures/benign/scope-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seifreed/skill-veil --skill scope-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps ensure that skills only request the minimum necessary permissions, preventing over-privileged access and enhancing security.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope Inspection: Analyzes the declared scopes within a skill's configuration.
  • Intent Alignment: Compares requested permissions against the actual needs of the task.
  • Security Best Practices: Enforces policies against unnecessary write actions and shell access.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new skill that needs to read user data, you can use this skill to verify it's not also requesting write access or the ability to execute arbitrary commands.

Quick Start

Use the scope audit skill to review the permissions declared in the 'data-reader' skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scope Audit

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit skill permissions to ensure minimal access control?

To audit skill permissions, analyze the declared scopes within the skill manifest files and compare them against predefined security baselines to verify they align with task intent. This prevents over-privileged access and enhances agent security.

What is scope minimization for agent security?

Scope minimization is the process of ensuring skills only request the minimum necessary permissions required to perform their intended task. It prevents unnecessary write actions and shell access, enforcing security best practices.

How do I check if a skill has unnecessary write actions or shell access?

Check for unnecessary write actions or shell access by inspecting the declared scopes in the skill configuration and enforcing policies that compare requested permissions against the actual needs of the task.

Do I need a manifest file to review declared scopes?

Yes, you need a skill manifest file to review declared scopes. The audit requires analysis of these manifest files to compare requested permissions against predefined security baselines and verify intent alignment.

Can I verify intent alignment for skills requesting user data access?

Yes, you can verify intent alignment by comparing requested permissions against the actual needs of the task. Before deploying a skill that reads user data, you can ensure it is not also requesting write access or arbitrary command execution.

What are the limitations of a basic scope audit?

A basic scope audit is limited to analyzing declared scopes within skill manifest files and comparing them against predefined security baselines. It enforces policies against unnecessary write actions and shell access but does not perform deep behavioral analysis.