algorand-vulnerability-scanner

by trailofbits 6.6k CC-BY-SA-4.0 Updated Aug 18, 2026
algorand-vulnerability-scanner skill by trailofbits
algorand-vulnerability-scanner — Security skill by trailofbits

algorand-vulnerability-scanner is an open-source security skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by trailofbits. Its author describes it as: “Scans Algorand smart contracts for 11 common vulnerabilities including rekeying attacks, unchecked transaction fees, missing field validations, and access control issues. Use when auditing Algorand projects (TEAL/PyTe…”. The project has 6.6k stars on GitHub and is available under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license. Add it to your setup with `/plugin marketplace add trailofbits/skills`.

What algorand-vulnerability-scanner does

Systematically scan Algorand smart contracts (TEAL and PyTeal) for platform-specific security vulnerabilities documented in Trail of Bits' "Not So Smart Contracts" database. This skill encodes 11 critical vulnerability patterns unique to Algorand's transaction model.

Installation

Add algorand-vulnerability-scanner to your agent with:

/plugin marketplace add trailofbits/skills

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for algorand-vulnerability-scanner is organised into these sections:

  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. When to Use This Skill
  • 3. Platform Detection
  • File Extensions & Indicators
  • Language/Framework Markers
  • Project Structure
  • Tool Support
  • 4. How This Skill Works
  • 5. Example Output
  • [SEVERITY] Vulnerability Name (e.g., Missing RekeyTo Validation)
  • Scenario Testing
  • 9. Additional Resources

When to use it

Reach for algorand-vulnerability-scanner when you want security help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

  • Clear CC-BY-SA-4.0 license — safe to read and adapt
  • Ships in trailofbits/skills, an established project with 6,646 GitHub stars
  • Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

agent-skills

Frequently asked questions

What does algorand-vulnerability-scanner do?
Scans Algorand smart contracts for 11 common vulnerabilities including rekeying attacks, unchecked transaction fees, missing field validations, and access control issues. Use when auditing Algorand projects (TEAL/PyTeal).
How do I install algorand-vulnerability-scanner?
Run /plugin marketplace add trailofbits/skills in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/trailofbits/skills before installing.
Is algorand-vulnerability-scanner free to use?
Yes. algorand-vulnerability-scanner is free and open source under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.
Where does algorand-vulnerability-scanner come from?
algorand-vulnerability-scanner ships inside trailofbits/skills, a repository that contains 41 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 6,646 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.

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