Can I use this skill without a Socket account?

Yes, you can configure a public demo token for basic features like package scores and security alerts, though a free or enterprise account is required for full API access and scanning.

Which package ecosystems are supported?

Socket supports major ecosystems including npm, PyPI, Go, Maven, NuGet, RubyGems, and Cargo.

What are Socket patches?

Socket patches are binary-level fixes that resolve vulnerabilities in-place without requiring a package version upgrade, helping you stay secure without introducing breaking changes.

How does Socket detect malware in packages?

Socket uses deep analysis to flag suspicious behavior such as hidden install scripts, obfuscated code, and unauthorized network or filesystem access that traditional scanners often miss.

Socket Package Inspector

Name: Socket Package Inspector
Author: SocketDev

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Seguridad y Pruebas

Analyzes software dependencies for security risks, malware, and maintenance health using the Socket security platform.

The Socket Package Inspector is a comprehensive security tool designed to audit third-party dependencies before they are integrated into your codebase. By leveraging deep signals from Socket—including malware verdicts, CVEs, and supply-chain risk indicators—this skill ensures that every package is safe, well-maintained, and high-quality. It evaluates maintenance history, author trust, and dependency bloat while suggesting safer alternatives and surfacing binary patches for known vulnerabilities, making it an essential component of a secure software development lifecycle within Claude Code.

Características Principales

01Detailed CVE reporting with severity levels and specific fix version recommendations.

02Supply-chain risk assessment covering dependency tree depth and maintainer trust.

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04Comprehensive scoring across security, quality, maintenance, and licensing categories.

05Real-time malware detection and immediate alerts for malicious packages.

06Automated identification of safer alternatives and available Socket security patches.

Casos de Uso

01Vetting new dependencies before adding them to a project's package manifest.

02Finding higher-quality, well-maintained alternatives for risky or abandoned libraries.

03Investigating security flags or vulnerabilities discovered during routine dependency scans.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add socketdev/skills socket-inspect

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT