security-patterns

Apply OWASP Top 10 patterns to detect and remediate codebase vulnerabilities.

Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/seanspiesman/Agents-and-Workflows --skill security-patterns-seanspiesman
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Skill: security-patterns
Source: https://github.com/seanspiesman/Agents-and-Workflows/tree/main/custom-agents/skills/security-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/seanspiesman/Agents-and-Workflows --skill security-patterns-seanspiesman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Security teams and developers lack a repeatable, codified approach to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in codebases across languages and dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OWASP Top 10-based detection patterns with remediation guidance.
  • Language-specific vulnerability references and practical examples.
  • Reference materials and structured checklists to support audits and architecture reviews.

Quick Start

Review a codebase and apply OWASP Top 10–based detection patterns to identify vulnerabilities and recommended fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-patterns

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

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How do I identify security vulnerabilities in my codebase during a code review?

You can identify security vulnerabilities by applying OWASP Top 10 detection patterns to review your codebase, surface findings using validation scripts, and follow structured remediation guidance to fix the flaws.

What is the best way to check for dependency vulnerabilities across multiple languages?

Checking for dependency vulnerabilities requires running language-specific audit tools like pip-audit, safety, and govulncheck. Applying standardized detection patterns during security audits helps validate dependencies and surface actionable findings across languages.

Can I use this approach to guide architectural discussions for application security?

Yes, you can guide architectural discussions for application security by loading OWASP Top 10 patterns and language-specific weakness references. These structured checklists support architecture reviews and help standardize vulnerability detection and remediation planning.

Do I need npm and Go installed to audit dependencies for security flaws?

You need npm, Go, and Python environments installed to run dependency auditing tools like pip-audit, safety, and govulncheck. These dependencies execute the scripts required to validate findings and surface vulnerabilities across different language codebases.

How does applying standardized detection patterns improve static analysis and security audits?

Applying standardized detection patterns improves static analysis by codifying vulnerability identification using OWASP Top 10 references. This repeatable approach ensures security audits consistently surface language-specific weaknesses and provide structured remediation guidance.

What limitations exist when remediating OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities across diverse codebases?

Remediation limitations depend on the availability of language-specific audit tools like govulncheck or pip-audit. While detection patterns guide code reviews, actual validation requires executing the provided scripts within the appropriate language environments to accurately surface findings.