dependency-management-deps-audit
Acts as a dependency security expert, analyzing vulnerabilities and license compliance.
What it does
This tool examines the libraries (dependencies) a software project uses. It checks for security issues, incompatible licenses, or outdated packages, and suggests how to fix them.
When to use it
- ✓When auditing project library security.
- ✓To ensure library licenses are permitted.
- ✓When looking for old libraries that need updating.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Analyze the dependencies of this project and tell me if there are security or license issues.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool inspects all the libraries your project uses, both direct ones and those they depend on. It compares these libraries against databases of known vulnerabilities and licenses to find risks.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill dependency-management-deps-auditOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/dependency-management-deps-audit/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Dependency 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 Analyze project dependencies for known vulnerabilities, licensing issues, outdated packages, and provide actionable remediation strategies.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- Identifying outdated packages and upgrade paths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
$ARGUMENTS
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.
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.
FAQ
What are 'dependencies'?
They are pieces of code (libraries) that a project uses to function but were created by others.
Why is it important to check dependencies?
Outdated or insecure dependencies can expose your project to attacks or legal issues with licenses.
Does the tool fix problems automatically?
It suggests fixes, like updating packages, but the final application usually requires your approval and testing.
Details
Original description by the author
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.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #2754
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
Comments
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