snyk-io

Scan code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code for security vulnerabilities via the Snyk API.

2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill snyk-io
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Skill: snyk-io
Source: https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance/tree/main/skills/snyk-io
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DTMC-marketplace/governance --skill snyk-io

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within your codebase, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vulnerability Scanning: Detects known security flaws in various components of your software development lifecycle.
  • Compliance Assessment: Assists in evaluating your AI systems against specific regulatory requirements like the EU AI Act's Article 15.
  • Risk Mitigation: Provides actionable insights to fix identified security risks and improve overall security posture.
  • Use Case: A developer can use this skill to scan their project's dependencies for known vulnerabilities before deployment, ensuring compliance and reducing attack surface.

Quick Start

Use the snyk-io skill to scan the current project for security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about snyk-io

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

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How do I scan code and infrastructure as code for security vulnerabilities?

To scan code and infrastructure as code for security vulnerabilities, you can use this tool to automatically detect known security flaws across your software development lifecycle. It requires integrating with the Snyk API to perform the checks.

Can I assess regulatory compliance against the EU AI Act using Snyk?

Yes, you can assess regulatory compliance against the EU AI Act using Snyk. This skill specifically helps evaluate your AI systems against Article 15 requirements by identifying risks and facilitating their remediation.

What is the best way to find known security flaws in project dependencies before deployment?

The best way to find known security flaws in project dependencies before deployment is by running an automated vulnerability scan. This process detects vulnerabilities in your codebase and containers, providing actionable insights to reduce your attack surface.

Do I need an API key to check my containers for cybersecurity risks?

Yes, you need an API key to check your containers for cybersecurity risks. This skill requires integration with the Snyk API to perform automated security checks and generate vulnerability reports.

Does vulnerability scanning work for both source code and infrastructure configurations?

Yes, vulnerability scanning works for both source code and infrastructure configurations. The scanning mechanism detects known security flaws in code, dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code setups.

How do I fix identified security risks after a dependency scan?

To fix identified security risks after a dependency scan, you follow the actionable insights provided in the reporting output. These insights guide you in remediating the specific vulnerabilities found to improve your overall security posture.