tool-permission-audit

Audit AI agent tool permissions for least privilege and security risks.

6|Updated May 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jassics/awesome-claude-security --skill tool-permission-audit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tool-permission-audit
Source: https://github.com/jassics/awesome-claude-security/tree/main/plugins/agentic-ai-security/skills/tool-permission-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jassics/awesome-claude-security --skill tool-permission-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill identifies security gaps and excessive agency in an AI agent's toolset, ensuring that permissions are appropriately managed.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Inventory Tools: Identifies all tools/functions/plugins a single agent can access.
  • Risk Assessment: Rates risk based on effects, reversibility, and credentials.
  • Gap Analysis: Locates over-broad permissions, unnecessary tools, and missing limits.
  • Use Case: Before deploying an AI agent in a sensitive environment, run this skill to identify potential security issues.

Quick Start

Use 'tool-permission-audit' to check permissions of your AI agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-permission-audit

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

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What is AI agent tool permission auditing and why is it necessary?

AI agent tool permission auditing identifies security gaps and excessive agency by analyzing tool effects, reversibility, and credential scope to ensure least privilege access. It is necessary to prevent unauthorized actions before deploying agents in sensitive environments.

How do I perform a risk assessment on my AI agent's toolset?

Perform a tool permission risk assessment by inventorying all accessible tools, then evaluating their effects, reversibility, and credential scope. This process rates potential security risks and identifies over-broad permissions or missing limits.

Can I use this tool permission audit to check for least privilege access violations?

Yes, you can use this tool permission audit to check for least privilege access violations. It conducts a gap analysis to locate over-broad permissions, unnecessary tools, and missing limits within an AI agent's configured toolset.

What is the best way to inventory tools and functions an AI agent can access?

The best way to inventory tools an AI agent can access is running an automated permission audit. It identifies all available functions and plugins, then flags potential security issues based on the tool's operational effects and reversibility.

When should I run a security audit on my AI agent's tool permissions?

You should run a security audit on your AI agent's tool permissions before deploying it in a sensitive environment. This proactive gap analysis identifies excessive agency and ensures appropriate permission management to mitigate potential security risks.