skillguard

Scan AI Skills for security vulnerabilities using static analysis.

4|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Muhammad-Qasim-Munir/skillguard --skill skillguard-muhammad-qasim-munir
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: skillguard
Source: https://github.com/Muhammad-Qasim-Munir/skillguard/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Muhammad-Qasim-Munir/skillguard --skill skillguard-muhammad-qasim-munir

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a security scanner for AI Skills, protecting against malicious code, prompt injection, data exfiltration, and unsafe automation patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Security Scanning: Analyzes SKILL.md and associated scripts for known vulnerabilities.
  • Threat Detection: Identifies prompt injection, agentic/tool injection, data exfiltration, and unsafe automation.
  • Use Case: Before integrating a new Skill into your workflow, run SkillGuard to ensure it doesn't contain hidden malicious instructions or attempt to steal sensitive information.

Quick Start

Use the skillguard skill to scan the skill folder located at '/path/to/skill-folder'.

Frequently Asked Questions about skillguard

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

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How do I scan AI skills for prompt injection and data exfiltration vulnerabilities?

To scan AI skills for prompt injection and data exfiltration, you analyze the SKILL.md file and bundled scripts using static analysis and pattern matching to detect known security vulnerabilities and unsafe automation patterns.

What is agentic tool injection in AI skill security?

Agentic tool injection is a security threat where malicious instructions are hidden within AI skills to manipulate automated agents. Security scanning detects these unsafe automation patterns by analyzing SKILL.md files and associated scripts.

Can I use static analysis to detect unsafe automation patterns in SKILL.md files?

Yes, you can use static analysis to detect unsafe automation patterns in SKILL.md files. It analyzes the markdown content and bundled scripts using pattern matching to identify prompt injection and data exfiltration threats.

What output formats are supported when reporting security vulnerabilities in AI skills?

When reporting security vulnerabilities in AI skills, supported output formats include markdown, JSON, and table formats. These formats present detected threats like prompt injection and data exfiltration from the static analysis.

When should I run a security scanner on AI skills before integration?

You should run a security scanner on AI skills before integrating them into your workflow. This ensures the SKILL.md and scripts do not contain hidden malicious instructions, prompt injection, or data exfiltration attempts.