---
title: "CircleCI Orb Dependency Scanner"
description: "Scans CircleCI config.yml for outdated orb versions using the CircleCI Orbs Registry API. Reports CVEs linked to orb dependencies via Snyk vulnerability database lookups."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/circleci/circleci-docs"
category:
  - "CI/CD Integrations"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "circleci/circleci-docs"
  github_stars: 843
---

# CircleCI Orb Dependency Scanner

Scans CircleCI config.yml for outdated orb versions using the CircleCI Orbs Registry API. Reports CVEs linked to orb dependencies via Snyk vulnerability database lookups.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/circleci-orb-dependency-scanner-4/)