Detects fail-open insecure defaults (hardcoded secrets, weak auth, permissive security) that allow apps to run insecurely in production. Use when auditing security, reviewing config management, or analyzing environment variable handling.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install insecure-defaultsOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install insecure-defaultsβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/insecure-defaults/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
πFinance & InvestmentPlatforms
What Insecure Defaults Detection can do for your AI workflow
Detects fail-open insecure directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 2,268+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Insecure Defaults Detection
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Explains what Insecure Defaults Detection does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Insecure Defaults Detection to detects fail-open insecure defaults (hardcoded secrets, weak auth, ...
Invokes Insecure Defaults Detection with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Insecure Defaults Detection in my finance & investment workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Insecure Defaults Detection, with example commands for each scenario
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Insecure Defaults Detection extends your AI assistant with the ability to detects fail-open insecure defaults (hardcoded secrets, weak auth, permissive security) that allow apps to run insecurely in production. Use when auditing security, reviewing config management, or analyzing environment variable handling. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Insecure Defaults Detection as its underlying capability.
Insecure Defaults Detection works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Insecure Defaults Detection once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Insecure Defaults Detection installs like any other MCP skill: drop the folder into `~/.claude/skills/insecure-defaults/` for global access, or `.claude/skills/insecure-defaults/` to keep it scoped to one project. After a quick restart of Claude, you can trigger it explicitly with `/insecure-defaults`, or let the AI decide when it's the right tool for your request.
Insecure Defaults Detection has been installed 2,268 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Finance & Investment category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/insecure-defaults/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/insecure-defaults/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /insecure-defaults or let the AI discover it automatically.
Insecure Defaults Detection supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Insecure Defaults Detection is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Detects fail-open insecure defaults (hardcoded secrets, weak auth, permissive security) that allow apps to run insecurely in production. Use when auditing security, reviewing config management, or analyzing environment variable handling.
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