security

Review codebases, APIs, and deployment configurations for security vulnerabilities.

49|3|Updated Jan 22, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices --skill security-xiaobei930
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Skill: security
Source: https://github.com/xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices/tree/main/skills/security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xiaobei930/claude-code-best-practices --skill security-xiaobei930

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Security failures can lead to data exposure, compromised authentication, and insecure APIs. This skill provides a structured approach to auditing code, inputs, secrets, and deployment configurations to mitigate common vulnerabilities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive security review checklist covering authentication, input validation, secrets management, API security, and logging.
  • Guidance for securing cloud deployments, IAM, secrets rotation, and network boundaries across platforms.
  • Use Case: Before deploying a new API, run this skill to verify secret handling, token storage, and input validation comply with best practices.

Quick Start

Inspect your project and request a security review focusing on authentication, input handling, and secrets management.

Frequently Asked Questions about security

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

FAQPage Schema
What is a comprehensive security review for API authentication and secret management?

A comprehensive security review audits authentication, input handling, secrets management, and API endpoints to mitigate common vulnerabilities. It applies a structured checklist to verify secure token handling, proper input validation, and safe logging per best practices before release.

How do I perform a security review on cloud deployments and IAM configurations?

Perform a security review on cloud deployments by auditing IAM policies, verifying secrets rotation, and checking network boundaries. This skill provides guidance for securing configurations across cloud platforms to ensure access controls and network boundaries comply with security best practices.

Can I use this security checklist to verify input validation and secure logging for a new API?

Yes, you can use this security checklist to verify input validation and secure logging for a new API. It enables teams to run a comprehensive review focusing on authentication, secret handling, and token storage to ensure controls comply with best practices before deployment.

What's the best way to audit code for vulnerabilities in authentication and input handling?

The best way to audit code for vulnerabilities is applying a structured security review checklist. This approach systematically inspects authentication mechanisms, input validation, and secrets management across codebases and APIs to identify and mitigate common security failures.

When do I need to run a security review for secrets management and API endpoints?

You need to run a security review for secrets management and API endpoints before deploying new APIs or cloud configurations. This verifies that secret handling, token storage, and network boundaries satisfy security requirements and mitigate data exposure risks.

Why does my code fail security checks for proper input validation and safe logging?

Code fails security checks for input validation and safe logging when it does not adhere to established security best practices. A comprehensive security review identifies these gaps by auditing input handling and logging mechanisms, ensuring vulnerabilities are mitigated before release.