socket

Integrate Socket Security into GitHub repositories to detect supply chain threats.

7|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zcaceres/skills --skill socket
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Skill: socket
Source: https://github.com/zcaceres/skills/tree/main/plugins/security/skills/socket
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zcaceres/skills --skill socket

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill mitigates supply chain risks by integrating Socket Security, which identifies malicious packages, typosquats, and risky dependency behaviors that standard vulnerability scanners often miss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Verification: Validates GitHub App installation and repository coverage to ensure no dependency changes go unmonitored.
  • CI/CD Integration: Optionally scaffolds pinned CI workflows to provide required status checks and belt-and-braces security scanning.
  • Use Case: Use this skill when onboarding a new project or auditing existing dependencies to ensure that every added package is vetted for telemetry, native code, and install-time script risks.

Quick Start

Activate the socket security skill by invoking the slash command security:socket to begin the guided setup and verification process.

Frequently Asked Questions about socket

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

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How do I secure my GitHub repository against supply chain attacks and malicious dependencies?

Securing a GitHub repository against supply chain attacks involves integrating Socket Security to detect malicious packages, typosquats, and risky install scripts that standard vulnerability scanners often miss. This monitors dependency changes automatically.

What is supply chain security auditing for npm and GitHub repositories?

Supply chain security auditing verifies repository coverage and scans dependencies for telemetry, native code, and install-time script risks. It ensures that every added package is vetted to prevent malicious code execution during installation.

Can I add Socket Security status checks to my existing CI workflows?

Yes, you can add Socket Security status checks to existing CI workflows. The skill optionally scaffolds pinned CI workflows to provide required status checks and automated dependency scanning for belt-and-braces security.

Do I need the GitHub CLI to manage OAuth-based security app installations?

Yes, you need the GitHub CLI to manage OAuth-based security app installations. The verification process relies on the GitHub API to confirm GitHub App installation and validate repository coverage.

How does typosquatting detection work for dependency scanning?

Typosquatting detection for dependency scanning works by identifying malicious packages with names closely resembling legitimate ones. It flags risky dependency behaviors, telemetry, and native code that standard vulnerability scanners often miss.