socket-setup

Name: socket-setup
Availability: InStock
Author: Socket

Automate Socket CLI deployment, authentication, and policy generation across environments.

1|1|Updated Mar 3, 2026

Search Tags:#authentication #cli #setup #patch #firewall #ci #socket

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npx skills add https://github.com/SocketDev/skills --skill socket-setup

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Skill: socket-setup
Source: https://github.com/SocketDev/skills/tree/main/skills/socket-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SocketDev/skills --skill socket-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the initial deployment and configuration of Socket tooling across development environments to streamline setup and reduce manual steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Install the Socket CLI and verify prerequisites (Node.js 18+ and npm)
Authenticate and configure firewall (sfw) and patching (socket-patch) for local and CI usage
Generate enterprise policies (socket.yml) and integrate with supported CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines)

Quick Start

Install the Socket CLI, authenticate, and enable firewall and patch workflows for your repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about socket-setup

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

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How do I set up the Socket CLI for local development and CI workflows?▼

To set up the Socket CLI, you install it, authenticate, and enable firewall and patch workflows. The setup process validates Node.js 18+ prerequisites, configures security policies, and integrates with your CI/CD systems.

What prerequisites do I need to install before configuring Socket security tooling?▼

You need Node.js 18+ and npm installed to configure Socket security tooling. The setup validates these prerequisites before installing the CLI, authenticating, and applying firewall and patch configurations to your environment.

Does Socket CLI setup support integration with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI?▼

Yes, Socket CLI setup supports integration with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Bitbucket Pipelines. It generates enterprise policies in a socket.yml file and configures the firewall and patching workflows for these CI/CD systems.

How do I generate enterprise security policies for my repository using Socket?▼

You generate enterprise security policies by configuring Socket tooling, which creates a socket.yml file. This policy file is generated during setup to define and enforce firewall and patching rules across your SCM and CI workflows.

What is the best way to automate Socket CLI authentication and firewall configuration?▼

The best way to automate Socket CLI authentication and firewall configuration is using an automated setup script. It handles CLI installation, authenticates your environment, and configures the firewall and patching tools for local and CI usage.

Why is my Socket CLI setup failing during the prerequisite validation step?▼

Socket CLI setup fails during prerequisite validation if Node.js 18+ or npm is missing. The setup process checks for these dependencies before proceeding to CLI installation, authentication, and firewall configuration.