eicar-test

Test skill containing EICAR test file for malware detection

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Best use case

eicar-test is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Test skill containing EICAR test file for malware detection

Teams using eicar-test should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/eicar-test/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisco-ai-defense/skill-scanner/main/evals/test_skills/malicious/eicar-test/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/eicar-test/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How eicar-test Compares

Feature / Agenteicar-testStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Test skill containing EICAR test file for malware detection

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

# EICAR Test Skill

This skill contains the EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File in the assets folder.

The EICAR test file is a standard file used to test anti-malware products. It is NOT a virus but is detected by all antivirus software as malware.

## Purpose

This skill is used to test the VirusTotal binary file scanner integration.