skill-vetter

Analyze agent skills for malicious, risky, or typosquatted content before installation.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kvithayathil/agent-resources --skill skill-vetter-kvithayathil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: skill-vetter
Source: https://github.com/kvithayathil/agent-resources/tree/main/skills/skill-vetter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kvithayathil/agent-resources --skill skill-vetter-kvithayathil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Installing unvetted agent skills from external sources can introduce critical security risks including data exfiltration, command injection, and malware. This Skill eliminates that risk by providing a structured, repeatable vetting workflow to assess skill safety before installation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Vetting Protocol: Step-by-step checks covering metadata validation, permission scope analysis, content red flag scanning, and typosquat detection.
  • Clear Risk Verdicts: Generates standardized reports with Safe/Warning/Danger/Block verdicts and actionable installation recommendations.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill when installing any third-party skill, reviewing a skill file shared by a teammate, or conducting periodic audits of skills already installed on your agent.

Quick Start

Use the skill-vetter skill to evaluate the safety of the 'data-scraper' skill before you install it on your agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-vetter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check an agent skill for malware before installing it?

Agent skill malware detection uses a structured vetting workflow that validates metadata, analyzes permission scopes, scans for obfuscated content, and detects typosquatted names to prevent data exfiltration and command injection prior to installation.

What is typosquat detection for third-party agent skills?

Typosquat detection for agent skills identifies malicious packages with deceptively similar names to legitimate ones. It functions as a pre-install security check to block risky skills that mimic trusted metadata before they breach your environment.

How do I audit permissions on agent skills I already have installed?

You can audit installed agent skills by applying a periodic vetting protocol that performs permission scope analysis and red flag scanning. This generates standardized Safe, Warning, Danger, or Block risk verdicts with actionable recommendations.

Can I review a shared agent skill file for security risks without dependencies?

Yes, you can review shared agent skill files for security risks without dependencies. The vetting process runs self-contained structural checks covering metadata validation and content scanning to identify malicious, risky, or typosquatted files.

What is the best way to prevent command injection from external agent skills?

The best way to prevent command injection from external agent skills is pre-install security vetting. A structured protocol scans for obfuscated content and analyzes permission scopes to generate clear risk verdicts before installation.