secure-workflow-guide
Guide you through Trail of Bits' 5-step secure development workflow. Runs Slither scans, checks special features (upgradeability/ERC conformance/token integration), generates visual security diagrams, helps document security properties for fuzzing/verification, and reviews manual security areas. (project, gitignored)
Best use case
secure-workflow-guide is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Guide you through Trail of Bits' 5-step secure development workflow. Runs Slither scans, checks special features (upgradeability/ERC conformance/token integration), generates visual security diagrams, helps document security properties for fuzzing/verification, and reviews manual security areas. (project, gitignored)
Teams using secure-workflow-guide 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/secure-workflow-guide/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How secure-workflow-guide Compares
| Feature / Agent | secure-workflow-guide | 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?
Guide you through Trail of Bits' 5-step secure development workflow. Runs Slither scans, checks special features (upgradeability/ERC conformance/token integration), generates visual security diagrams, helps document security properties for fuzzing/verification, and reviews manual security areas. (project, gitignored)
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
# Secure Workflow Guide Skill **Trit**: -1 (MINUS) **Category**: building-secure-contracts **Author**: Trail of Bits **Source**: trailofbits/skills **License**: AGPL-3.0 ## Description Guide you through Trail of Bits' 5-step secure development workflow. Runs Slither scans, checks special features (upgradeability/ERC conformance/token integration), generates visual security diagrams, helps document security properties for fuzzing/verification, and reviews manual security areas. (project, gitignored) ## 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
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