• VULNERABILITY
  • TRUST
  • DECISION
  • HUMAN

How to verify package security with your AI

Connect Google Deps.dev Security Hacker once. After that, your AI handles the heavy lifting of scanning dependencies for vulnerabilities.

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Short answer

How can I check if a package is safe to install?

Your AI uses the analyze_dependency tool to cross-reference package versions against CVE databases and OSSF security scores. You'll get a clear breakdown of risks before you add anything to your manifest. This prevents vulnerable code from entering your environment.

Security outcomes.

What you get from the scan.

The AI identifies risks so you can make informed decisions.

VULNERABILITY

Identify CVE risks

The AI flags specific known vulnerabilities tied to the version you want to use. You get the exact CVE IDs and severity levels.

TRUST

Check OSSF scores

Your agent pulls OSSF security scores to show how well a package follows security best practices. This helps you judge the overall health of a dependency.

DECISION

Compare versions

If a version is risky, your AI suggests safer alternatives. You can decide which version fits your security requirements.

HUMAN

Final approval

The AI identifies the problems, but you decide whether to patch, upgrade, or skip the package. You maintain full control over your dependency tree.

The workflow

What your AI does when a dependency is flagged.

The AI acts as a security researcher for your dependency list.

  1. Fetch data

    The AI pulls the specific version details from the package registry to ensure the scan is accurate.

    analyze_dependency

  2. Scan for CVEs

    It checks the package against known vulnerability databases to find matching security flaws.

    analyze_dependency

  3. Evaluate health

    The agent looks up OSSF scores to see if the package meets modern security standards.

    analyze_dependency

  4. Report risks

    Your AI summarizes the findings, highlighting which packages are dangerous and why.

    analyze_dependency

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off a security check.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for your actual package names or file paths.

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Claude Desktop

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  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Google Deps.dev capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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}
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  • Analyze the security of [package-name] version [version] and check for CVEs.

  • Check the OSSF security score for [package-name] in my [package-lock.json] file.

  • Are there any known vulnerabilities in the [package-name] dependency listed in my manifest?

  • Compare [package-a] version [1.0] and [package-a] version [1.1] for security risks.

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Start here

Connect Google Deps.dev Security Hacker once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about package security.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI automatically update my package.json file?

    No. The AI only analyzes the dependencies. You must manually update your files after reviewing the security report.

  • 02

    Does the AI check every single sub-dependency?

    Yes, if you ask it to analyze your manifest, it will trace the dependency tree to find vulnerabilities in nested packages.

  • 03

    Will the AI delete any of my code?

    No. This MCP is read-only for your files. It only reads your dependency data to perform the analysis.

  • 04

    What happens if a CVE isn't in the database yet?

    The AI can only report on known vulnerabilities. It cannot predict zero-day exploits that haven't been logged in CVE databases.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Cursor or VS Code?

    Yes, you can use this with any MCP-compatible client like Cursor, VS Code, or Claude.

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