Does it provide solutions for the vulnerabilities it finds?

Yes, the skill not only identifies misconfigurations but also provides specific recommendations and remediation steps to fix the identified security gaps.

Can I use this for cloud infrastructure security?

Absolutely. It is specifically designed to check infrastructure-as-code for common cloud security errors like open S3 buckets or insecure network groups.

Is this suitable for automated security checks?

Yes, this skill can be integrated into your workflow to ensure that security audits are a regular part of your development process.

What types of files can this skill analyze?

It can analyze a variety of formats including Terraform (.tf), CloudFormation, and application-specific configurations like .yml, .json, and .xml files.

How do I trigger a security scan with Claude?

You can simply ask Claude to 'find security misconfigurations in [filename]' or 'audit my configuration for security vulnerabilities'.

Security Misconfiguration Finder

Name: Security Misconfiguration Finder
Author: jeremylongshore

byjeremylongshore

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883

Security & Testing

Identifies and remediates security vulnerabilities in infrastructure-as-code, application configurations, and system settings.

About

This skill empowers Claude to proactively detect security misconfigurations by analyzing configuration files and system settings against industry best practices. By utilizing the security-misconfiguration-finder plugin, Claude can audit infrastructure-as-code deployments like Terraform and CloudFormation, check application files for insecure defaults or exposed credentials, and ensure compliance with security standards. It helps developers and DevOps teams identify potential weaknesses early in the development lifecycle, providing actionable remediation advice to harden environments before deployment.

Key Features

Detects exposed API keys and sensitive credentials
883 GitHub stars
Audits Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Analyzes application configurations for insecure defaults
Verifies system compliance with security best practices
Provides actionable remediation recommendations

Use Cases

Auditing a Terraform configuration file for publicly accessible resources
Checking system access controls and password policy compliance
Scanning application.yml for missing security headers or enabled debug modes

About

Key Features

Detects exposed API keys and sensitive credentials
883 GitHub stars
Audits Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Analyzes application configurations for insecure defaults
Verifies system compliance with security best practices
Provides actionable remediation recommendations

Use Cases

Auditing a Terraform configuration file for publicly accessible resources
Checking system access controls and password policy compliance
Scanning application.yml for missing security headers or enabled debug modes