Dependency Audit
FreeEnsure your project dependencies are secure and compliant.
Free · Opens the source repo
What Dependency Audit does
The Dependency Audit skill empowers developers and security professionals to conduct thorough analyses of project dependencies. By focusing on vulnerability scanning, license compliance, and supply chain security, this skill provides a structured approach to identifying and remediating potential risks associated with third-party packages. It helps ensure that your software is not only functional but also secure from known vulnerabilities and compliant with licensing requirements.
This skill is particularly useful when you need to audit your project's dependencies for known vulnerabilities or licensing conflicts. It assists in identifying outdated packages and suggests upgrade paths, making it easier to maintain a secure and efficient codebase. The output includes a detailed summary of the dependencies, highlighting any vulnerabilities or license issues, along with recommended actions to address these concerns. This structured approach allows teams to prioritize fixes based on severity and exposure, ensuring that the most critical issues are addressed first.
Developers can leverage the provided implementation playbook for detailed workflows and templates, which will guide them through the auditing process. The skill emphasizes actionable insights, enabling users to take immediate steps toward improving their project's security posture. It is an essential tool for teams looking to enhance their dependency management practices and bolster their overall software security.
However, this skill is not suitable for projects lacking dependency manifests or for situations where dependencies cannot be updated. It is also not intended for tasks unrelated to dependency management, making it crucial to evaluate the context before use.
When to use it
Use this skill when you need to audit dependencies for vulnerabilities and ensure license compliance.
When not to use it
Avoid this skill if your project has no dependency manifests or if you cannot change dependencies.
What you can build with it
Auditing for Security Vulnerabilities
Use this skill to perform a comprehensive audit of your dependencies for known security vulnerabilities.
License Compliance Checks
Employ this skill to ensure that all project dependencies comply with licensing requirements.
Upgrade Path Identification
Utilize this skill to identify outdated packages and suggest appropriate upgrade paths to enhance security.
How to install Dependency Audit
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/codebase-cleanup-deps-audit --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
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Inside SKILL.md
Written by sickn33Dependency Audit and Security Analysis
You are a dependency security expert specializing in vulnerability scanning, license compliance, and supply chain security. Analyze project dependencies for known vulnerabilities, licensing issues, outdated packages, and provide actionable remediation strategies.
Use this skill when
- Auditing dependencies for vulnerabilities
- Checking license compliance or supply-chain risks
- Identifying outdated packages and upgrade paths
- Preparing security reports or remediation plans
Do not use this skill when
- The project has no dependency manifests
- You cannot change or update dependencies
- The task is unrelated to dependency management
Context
The user needs comprehensive dependency analysis to identify security vulnerabilities, licensing conflicts, and maintenance risks in their project dependencies. Focus on actionable insights with automated fixes where possible.
Requirements
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Instructions
- Inventory direct and transitive dependencies.
- Run vulnerability and license scans.
- Prioritize fixes by severity and exposure.
- Propose upgrades with compatibility notes.
- If detailed workflows are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Safety
- Do not publish sensitive vulnerability details to public channels.
- Verify upgrades in staging before production rollout.
Output Format
- Dependency summary and risk overview
- Vulnerabilities and license issues
- Recommended upgrades and mitigations
- Assumptions and follow-up tasks
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed tooling and templates.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
Frequently asked questions about Dependency Audit
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