A comprehensive security and compliance toolkit for analyzing, auditing, and managing dependencies across multi-language software projects.
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1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install dependency-auditor
2. Manual Installation
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~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install dependency-auditor using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Dependency Auditor?
Dependency Auditor is a high-performance auditing suite designed to provide deep visibility into your project's dependency ecosystem within Openclaw Skills. By automating vulnerability scanning, license verification, and version analysis, it empowers engineering teams to mitigate security risks and legal liabilities before they reach production. Whether you are managing a Node.js monolith or a microservices architecture spanning Python, Go, and Rust, this skill ensures your software remains secure, compliant, and optimized for long-term maintenance.
In modern development, dependencies form complex webs that introduce hidden risks. This skill addresses these challenges through automated analysis of manifests and lockfiles, offering actionable recommendations for safe upgrades and supply chain security. It serves as a critical layer in the development lifecycle for any team leveraging Openclaw Skills to maintain high code quality standards.
Dependency Auditor Use Cases
- Automated vulnerability management by scanning for CVEs across multiple language ecosystems.
- Legal risk mitigation through comprehensive license compatibility checks and conflict detection.
- Strategic upgrade planning using semantic versioning analysis and risk assessment matrices.
- Performance and bundle size optimization by identifying unused or redundant dependencies.
How Dependency Auditor Works
- The scanner engine parses project manifests and lockfiles (e.g., package-lock.json, requirements.txt, Cargo.lock) to map the full dependency tree.
- Identified packages are cross-referenced against built-in vulnerability databases and license compatibility matrices.
- The analyzer evaluates version age, commit frequency, and maintenance status to determine the health of each dependency.
- Detailed reports are generated in JSON or human-readable formats, highlighting critical security gaps and legal conflicts.
- The upgrade planner provides a step-by-step roadmap for safe migrations, prioritizing security patches and low-risk updates.
Dependency Auditor Setup
To begin auditing your project, use the following CLI commands within your environment:
# Perform a comprehensive security and license scan
python scripts/dep_scanner.py /path/to/project
# Enforce strict license compliance policies
python scripts/license_checker.py /path/to/project --policy strict
# Generate an upgrade plan based on risk thresholds
python scripts/upgrade_planner.py deps.json --risk-threshold medium
Dependency Auditor Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data into structured reports based on the following taxonomy:
| Data Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Vulnerability Data | CVE patterns, CVSS scores, and exploit assessments mapped to dependency paths. |
| License Matrix | Classification of permissive, copyleft, and proprietary licenses with conflict warnings. |
| Version Metrics | Categorization of updates (patch, minor, major) and maintenance status (active vs abandoned). |
| Supply Chain | Checksums, package signatures, and provenance verification for transitive dependencies. |
Dependency Auditor Advanced Features
- Custom Vulnerability Databases: Support for internal or proprietary security feeds and custom CVE patterns.
- Policy-Based Scanning: Configurable license policies and automated enforcement for CI/CD gates.
- Multi-Project Analysis: Portfolio-level insights to track dependency propagation and shared risks across the organization.
- Supply Chain Intelligence: Typosquatting detection and tracking of maintainer shifts to prevent malicious takeovers.
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