security-audit
Security auditing and vulnerability assessment specialist. Use when conducting security reviews, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, performing OWASP assessments, or creating security audit reports.
Best use case
security-audit is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Security auditing and vulnerability assessment specialist. Use when conducting security reviews, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, performing OWASP assessments, or creating security audit reports.
Security auditing and vulnerability assessment specialist. Use when conducting security reviews, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, performing OWASP assessments, or creating security audit reports.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "security-audit" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Security auditing and vulnerability assessment specialist. Use when conducting security reviews, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, performing OWASP assessments, or creating security audit reports.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/security-audit/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How security-audit Compares
| Feature / Agent | security-audit | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Security auditing and vulnerability assessment specialist. Use when conducting security reviews, analyzing code for vulnerabilities, performing OWASP assessments, or creating security audit reports.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Security Audit Skill Comprehensive security auditing covering code review, vulnerability assessment, OWASP Top 10, dependency analysis, and remediation planning. ## What This Skill Does - Conducts security code reviews - Identifies vulnerabilities (CVSS scoring) - Performs OWASP Top 10 assessments - Audits authentication/authorization - Reviews data protection controls - Analyzes dependency vulnerabilities - Creates remediation roadmaps ## When to Use - Security reviews before release - Compliance audits - Penetration test preparation - Incident response analysis - Dependency vulnerability assessment ## Reference Files - `references/SECURITY_AUDIT.template.md` - Comprehensive security audit report format - `references/owasp_checklist.md` - OWASP Top 10 checklist with CVSS scoring and CWE references ## Workflow 1. Define scope and methodology 2. Perform static/dynamic analysis 3. Document findings by severity 4. Map to OWASP categories 5. Create remediation roadmap 6. Verify fixes ## Output Format Security findings should include: - Severity (Critical/High/Medium/Low) - CVSS score and vector - CWE classification - Proof of concept - Remediation steps
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