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security-bluebook-builder

Creates a simple and clear security policy for apps. The result is a document with easy-to-understand security rules. Useful for defining how an app should be secure.

What it does

Creates a minimal but practical security policy for applications handling sensitive information. The output is a single document called a 'Blue Book', using terms like MUST, SHOULD, and CAN to define clear rules.

When to use it

  • ✓When you need a clear and enforceable security policy for an app with sensitive data.
  • ✓When you want a single document listing assumptions, controls, and decision points ('gates').
  • ✓When you need policy guidance based on your application's scope and risks, not generic advice.

Example of what to ask your AI

“Create a concise, enforceable security policy for this sensitive application using explicit MUST, SHOULD, and CAN requirements.”

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

https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/security-bluebook-builder/SKILL.md

Ready-to-paste message

Use this skill to help me: https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/blob/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/security-bluebook-builder/SKILL.md Read the SKILL.md file at that link and follow its instructions for my task.
How it works

The AI gathers basic information about the data, users, and how the application works. It then fills a template with this information, defining clear security rules and practices.

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 security-bluebook-builder

Or download just the file:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/security-bluebook-builder/SKILL.md -o SKILL.md
Technical content (original SKILL.md)

Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.

Supporting material availability

This catalog copy contains the inline guidance below, but does not include the following supporting paths. They are external prerequisites, not bundled files:

  • <support-root>/references/bluebook_template.md

Ask for the original supporting material or an existing installation before using a step that depends on these paths; this catalog does not identify a verified download source for them. Resolve each path relative to that installation, inspect its contents, and verify any applicable license and execution prerequisites. Do not run a command or claim a referenced procedure was followed until its required file exists. Do not fabricate the missing scripts or treat an unrelated file with the same name as equivalent. Independent steps fully documented here can proceed within the user’s authorized scope; report any dependent step as unavailable.

Security Bluebook Builder

When to Use

  • You need a concise but enforceable security policy for an app handling sensitive data.
  • You want a single Blue Book document with explicit assumptions, controls, and go/no-go gates.
  • The user needs policy guidance grounded in scope, threat model, and operational security defaults rather than generic advice.

Overview

Build a minimal but real security policy for sensitive apps. The output is a single, coherent Blue Book document using MUST/SHOULD/CAN language, with explicit assumptions, scope, and security gates.

Workflow

1) Gather inputs (ask only if missing)

Collect just enough context to fill the template. If the user has not provided details, ask up to 6 short questions:

  • What data classes are handled (PII, PHI, financial, tokens, content)?
  • What are the trust boundaries (client/server/third parties)?
  • How do users authenticate (OAuth, email/password, SSO, device sessions)?
  • What storage is used (DB, object storage, logs, analytics)?
  • What connectors or third parties are used?
  • Retention and deletion expectations (default + user-initiated)?

If the user cannot answer, proceed with safe defaults and mark TODOs.

2) Draft the Blue Book

Load references/bluebook_template.md and fill it with the provided details. Keep it concise, deterministic, and enforceable.

3) Enforce guardrails

  • Do not include secrets, tokens, or internal credentials.
  • If something is unknown, write "TODO" plus a clear assumption.
  • Fail closed: if a capability is required but unavailable, call it out explicitly.
  • Keep scope minimal; do not add features or tools beyond what the user asked for.

4) Quality checks

Confirm the Blue Book includes:

  • Threat model (assumptions + out-of-scope)
  • Data classification + handling rules
  • Trust boundaries + controls
  • Auth/session policy
  • Token handling policy
  • Logging/audit policy
  • Retention/deletion
  • Incident response mini-runbook
  • Security gates + go/no-go checklist

Resources

  • <support-root>/references/bluebook_template.md

Example

User request:

Create a concise, enforceable security policy for this sensitive application using explicit MUST, SHOULD, and CAN requirements.

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 is a 'Blue Book'?

It's a document that acts as a security policy manual, defining what is mandatory (MUST), recommended (SHOULD), and optional (CAN) to protect an application.

What does 'fail closed' mean?

It means that if something necessary for security is unavailable or unclear, the policy should prevent operation or progression, rather than allowing something potentially unsafe.

Do I need to provide many details?

No, the AI asks only for the essentials to create a basic policy. If information is missing, it uses safe defaults and marks where you'll need to fill in later (with 'TODO').

Details

Original description by the author

Build a minimal but real security policy for sensitive apps. The output is a single, coherent Blue Book document using MUST/SHOULD/CAN language, with explicit assumptions, scope, and security gates.

repo: sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills

Popularity

GitHub stars
48k
Ranking position
#4084
License
MIT
Updated
10/15/2026

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