🛡️ Software Security
This skill helps you write secure code and review software for vulnerabilities using Project CodeGuard's secure-by-default guidelines.
npx playbooks add skill project-codeguard/rules --skill software-security
About Software Security
The Software Security skill assists developers in writing secure code and reviewing software for vulnerabilities, utilizing Project CodeGuard's secure-by-default guidelines to ensure robust security measures are in place. This skill connects to Project CodeGuard, enabling developers to follow established security protocols when creating or reviewing code. A developer would reach for this skill when they need to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities in their software.
This compact 17-word instruction set is purpose-built for security work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Auditing code for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Implementing authentication and authorization patterns
- Reviewing API security, rate limiting, and input validation
- Hardening infrastructure and dependency security
Example Prompts
System Prompt (17 words)
This skill helps you write secure code and review software for vulnerabilities using Project CodeGuard's secure-by-default guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Software Security?
Software Security is a free security skill for AI coding agents. This skill helps you write secure code and review software for vulnerabilities using Project CodeGuard's secure-by-default guidelines.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with security expertise.
How do I use Software Security with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill project-codeguard/rules --skill software-security in your terminal to install Software Security into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Software Security?
Software Security is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Software Security free to use?
Yes, Software Security is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/project-codeguard/rules/tree/main/skills/software-security. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
