How do I trigger a dependency scan?

You can trigger a scan by using phrases like 'check dependencies', 'find vulnerabilities', or the command '/depcheck' within your Claude Code session.

Can this skill help me fix identified vulnerabilities?

Yes. Once the skill identifies a vulnerability, you can instruct Claude to apply the recommended updates or patches to your manifest files (e.g., package.json or requirements.txt).

Which package managers are supported by this skill?

The Dependency Checker skill supports projects using npm (Node.js), pip (Python), composer (PHP), gem (Ruby), and Go modules.

Does it check for license compliance?

Yes, it analyzes the licenses of your dependencies to help ensure they align with your project's legal and compliance requirements.

Dependency Checker

Name: Dependency Checker
Author: BbgnsurfTech

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Security & Testing

Scans project dependencies for security vulnerabilities, outdated packages, and license compliance across multiple programming languages.

About

The Dependency Checker skill empowers Claude to perform comprehensive security and health audits of your software projects. By identifying known CVEs, outdated versions, and potential licensing conflicts, this skill ensures your codebase remains secure and stable. It automatically detects package managers like npm, pip, composer, gem, and Go modules to provide actionable reports and remediation guidance, making it an essential tool for maintaining production-grade software.

Key Features

Multi-language support for npm, pip, composer, gem, and Go modules
License compliance auditing to mitigate legal risks
Detailed identification of outdated packages with recommended update versions
1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with Claude's file manipulation tools for rapid remediation
Automated CVE scanning against known vulnerability databases

Use Cases

Performing a pre-deployment security audit to catch vulnerabilities
Identifying and updating stale dependencies to improve project stability
Auditing third-party libraries for license compatibility with internal policies

About

Key Features

Multi-language support for npm, pip, composer, gem, and Go modules
License compliance auditing to mitigate legal risks
Detailed identification of outdated packages with recommended update versions
1 GitHub stars
Seamless integration with Claude's file manipulation tools for rapid remediation
Automated CVE scanning against known vulnerability databases

Use Cases

Performing a pre-deployment security audit to catch vulnerabilities
Identifying and updating stale dependencies to improve project stability
Auditing third-party libraries for license compatibility with internal policies