| name | security-review |
| description | Lightweight security review focused on Pull Requests and incremental changes. Uses a diff-centric approach to ensure no new vulnerabilities are introduced. You MUST load this skill when reviewing code changes in a PR. |
| license | MIT |
Security Review Skill
This skill provides a focused, diff-centric approach to security reviews. Unlike a full security audit, a review focuses on identifying vulnerabilities introduced by specific changes (Pull Requests).
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- Reviewing a Pull Request for security implications.
- Conducting a quick check on a specific diff or a few files.
- Responding to a
/security-review command on a PR thread.
- You need to verify that new code follows secure coding practices.
When Not to Use
- When asked to perform a deep, repository-wide scan (use
security-audit).
- When performing architectural threat modeling from scratch.
Review Mindset
- Focus on the Diff: Prioritize code added or modified in the current change set.
- Regression Prevention: Ensure no existing security controls are removed or weakened.
- Incremental Risk: Ask "What new attack surface does this change expose?"
Review Workflow
- Analyze the Diff: Read the changed files and identify new entry points or data sinks.
- Check for Low-Hanging Fruit:
- Hardcoded secrets in the diff.
- New dependencies with known vulnerabilities.
- Unsanitized user input in new endpoints.
- Verify Security Logic: If the PR touches auth or crypto code, verify it against
security-audit references.
- Provide Contextual Feedback: Comment directly on the lines of code where issues are found.
Output Format
For PR reviews, provide a concise summary of findings. Use the format defined in references/report-format.md.
Related Skills
- github-pr-review
- security-audit
