scanning-tools
This skill should be used when the user asks to "perform vulnerability scanning", "scan networks for open ports", "assess web application security", "scan wireless networks", "detect malware", "check cloud security", or "evaluate system compliance". It provides comprehensive guidance on security scanning tools and methodologies.
Before you install
- Last update
- Files in folder
- 1
- Scripts
- No script files found
- SKILL.md size
- 13 KB (about 3,385 tokens of context each time it loads)
- License
- MIT
- Source on GitHub
- zebbern/claude-code-guide
Skills are plain text instructions the agent follows, sometimes with scripts. Check the source, prefer repositories with many installs and stars, and read any script it ships.
Install
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide@scanning-toolsRuns in a terminal with Node.js 18 or newer. Add -y to skip the prompts and -g to install for every project instead of this one.
Install for your agent
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide@scanning-tools --agent claude-code -y- Project install writes to
.claude/skills/scanning-tools- Global install writes to
~/.claude/skills/scanning-tools
Start a new session afterwards so the agent picks the skill up. In Claude Code you can also call it directly with /scanning-tools.
What it does
Security Scanning Tools Purpose Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories. Prerequisites Required Environment - Linux-based system (Kali Linux recommended) - Network access to target systems - Proper authorization for scanning activities Required Knowledge - Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, ports, protocols) - Understanding of common vulnerabilities - Familiarity with…
Excerpt from the skill's own SKILL.md. Read the full file on GitHub before installing: skills run with your agent's permissions.
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