• SCORE
  • RISK
  • DECISION
  • HUMAN

How to verify package security scores with your AI

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Short answer

How can I check package security with my AI?

Your AI uses Socket.dev to pull security scores and specific vulnerability reports for npm, PyPI, and Go packages. You get instant risk assessments without leaving your chat interface. This breakdown shows you how to run those checks.

Security outcomes.

Where risks land.

What happens when you ask your AI to audit a dependency.

SCORE

Instant health checks

The AI pulls a high-level security score for a specific package. You'll know immediately if a dependency is generally safe or high-risk.

RISK

Identify specific threats

Your agent digs into specific issues like malicious code or typosquatting. You get a clear list of what makes a package dangerous.

DECISION

Informed installs

The AI compares scores and issues to help you decide if a package belongs in your codebase. You avoid pulling in compromised code.

HUMAN

Manual review needed

The AI flags the red flags, but you decide which packages to block or allow. You maintain final control over your dependency tree.

The workflow

What your AI does when a package name arrives.

The AI acts as a security researcher by querying Socket.dev data.

  1. Fetch health score

    The AI requests the overall security rating for the package you named.

    get_package_score

  2. Scan for vulnerabilities

    The AI looks for specific security issues or malicious behaviors within the package.

    get_package_issues

  3. Analyze risk profile

    The AI uses the score and issue data to explain why a package is or isn't safe.

    get_package_scoreget_package_issues

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents a summary of the security status directly in your chat.

    get_package_issues

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your security audit.

Starting points

Replace the package names with the specific npm, PyPI, or Go libraries you are looking at.

Socket.dev Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R4rzC31YO5lAo6xekKbMZrPuutcnC2L5364MbwbS/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  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 — Socket.dev capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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    "socketdev-dependency-security-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_R4rzC31YO5lAo6xekKbMZrPuutcnC2L5364MbwbS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What is the security score for the 'lodash' npm package?

  • Are there any known security issues with the 'requests' PyPI package?

  • Check the security health of the 'gin' Go package and tell me if it's safe to use.

  • Compare the security scores of 'express' and 'fastify' npm packages.

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FAQ

How the security check behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI fix security vulnerabilities in my code?

    No. The AI identifies risks using Socket.dev data, but it does not modify your files or code.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically block malicious packages?

    No. The AI provides the security scores and issue reports, but you must decide which packages to install or reject.

  • 03

    Which package managers are supported?

    The AI can check scores and issues for npm, PyPI, and Go packages.

  • 04

    Can I check the security of a private package?

    No. The tools only access data available through the Socket.dev public package analysis.

  • 05

    Does the AI store my dependency list?

    No. The AI only pulls data for the specific packages you ask it to check.

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