API Security Audit FAQs

Question 1

Does it require external security scanners to work?

Accepted Answer

While it integrates with Semgrep, Bandit, and Brakeman for automated scanning, it can also perform manual code analysis using Grep patterns and Claude's internal logic to identify vulnerabilities.

Question 2

Can it provide fixes for the vulnerabilities it finds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for each finding, the skill provides a concrete fix including a code diff, CWE references, and remediation guidance aligned with security best practices.

Question 3

How do I perform a deep security audit?

Accepted Answer

By using the '--depth deep' flag, the skill will trace data flows from the initial request to the database and back through the response serialization to find hidden security flaws.

Question 4

Which frameworks and languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

It is framework-agnostic but includes specific optimizations for Python (Bandit), Rails (Brakeman), and any language supported by Semgrep, focusing on common patterns in routes, controllers, and serializers.

Question 5

What specific vulnerabilities does this skill detect?

Accepted Answer

This skill scans for the OWASP API Top 10 (2023) categories, including Broken Object-Level Authorization (BOLA), mass assignment, missing rate limiting, broken function-level authorization, and excessive data exposure.

API Security Audit

Key Features

Use Cases

API Security Audit

Key Features

Use Cases