sharp-edges

Detect risky defaults and misconfigurations in API designs and configuration schemas.

Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Avi977/ace-claude-toolkit --skill sharp-edges-avi977
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sharp-edges
Source: https://github.com/Avi977/ace-claude-toolkit/tree/main/skills/sharp-edges
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Avi977/ace-claude-toolkit --skill sharp-edges-avi977

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies and mitigates security footguns in API designs, dangerous configurations, and cryptographic interface ergonomics, helping teams enforce secure-by-default practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects risky defaults and misconfigurations that enable vulnerabilities.
  • Reviews API usability and configuration surfaces to minimize footgun risk.
  • Guides secure API evolution with actionable remediation recommendations.

Quick Start

Run an automated analysis of an API design or configuration surface to surface dangerous defaults and misuse patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about sharp-edges

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify security footguns in API design?

To identify security footguns in API design, run an automated analysis of your configuration surface and API usability to detect risky defaults and misuse patterns. It validates secure defaults and flags dangerous configurations for review.

What are common API misconfigurations that enable vulnerabilities?

Common API misconfigurations that enable vulnerabilities include dangerous defaults and poor cryptographic interface ergonomics. This analysis detects these risky configuration schemas and provides actionable remediation recommendations to enforce secure-by-default practices.

How do I audit configuration schemas for secure defaults?

You audit configuration schemas for secure defaults by running an automated analysis of your configuration surface. It validates existing schemas, detects footgun patterns, and guides secure API evolution with actionable remediation steps.

Can I review cryptographic interface ergonomics across my software projects?

Yes, you can review cryptographic interface ergonomics across software projects. It targets API design reviews and configuration schema audits, detecting risky defaults and misuse patterns to minimize footgun risk in cryptographic implementations.

Does this threat modeling approach work without external dependencies?

Yes, this threat modeling approach works without external dependencies. It operates independently to analyze API design surfaces, detecting dangerous defaults and validating secure configurations without requiring additional components or setup.

What is the best way to enforce secure-by-default practices in API evolution?

The best way to enforce secure-by-default practices in API evolution is to run automated configuration schema audits and API design reviews. It detects footgun patterns and provides actionable remediation guidance for secure API evolution.