address-sanitizer
Use AddressSanitizer to detect memory safety bugs in C/C++ programs. Identifies use-after-free, buffer overflow, memory leaks, and other memory errors.
Best use case
address-sanitizer is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use AddressSanitizer to detect memory safety bugs in C/C++ programs. Identifies use-after-free, buffer overflow, memory leaks, and other memory errors.
Teams using address-sanitizer 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
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/address-sanitizer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How address-sanitizer Compares
| Feature / Agent | address-sanitizer | 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?
Use AddressSanitizer to detect memory safety bugs in C/C++ programs. Identifies use-after-free, buffer overflow, memory leaks, and other memory errors.
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.
SKILL.md Source
# Address Sanitizer Skill **Trit**: -1 (MINUS) **Category**: testing-handbook-skills **Author**: Trail of Bits **Source**: trailofbits/skills **License**: AGPL-3.0 ## Description Use AddressSanitizer to detect memory safety bugs in C/C++ programs. Identifies use-after-free, buffer overflow, memory leaks, and other memory errors. ## When to Use This is a Trail of Bits security skill. Refer to the original repository for detailed usage guidelines and examples. See: https://github.com/trailofbits/skills ## Related Skills - audit-context-building - codeql - semgrep - variant-analysis