---
title: "NPM Audit Deep Scanner"
description: "Extends npm audit with deep transitive dependency analysis using the npm Registry API. Generates fix PRs via GitHub API and cross-checks advisories against the OSV.dev vulnerability database."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v10/commands/npm-audit/"
author: "npm, Inc."
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Custom Agents"
---

# NPM Audit Deep Scanner

Extends npm audit with deep transitive dependency analysis using the npm Registry API. Generates fix PRs via GitHub API and cross-checks advisories against the OSV.dev vulnerability database.

## 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.

## Documentation

- https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v10/commands/npm-audit/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/npm-audit-deep-scanner/)