---
title: "OWASP ZAP Active Scanner Agent"
description: "Runs OWASP ZAP active security scans via the ZAP API daemon with custom scan policies. Generates SARIF reports compatible with GitHub Advanced Security code scanning alerts."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy"
author: "zaproxy"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Codex"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "zaproxy/zaproxy"
  github_stars: 14991
---

# OWASP ZAP Active Scanner Agent

Runs OWASP ZAP active security scans via the ZAP API daemon with custom scan policies. Generates SARIF reports compatible with GitHub Advanced Security code scanning alerts.

## 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://www.zaproxy.org/docs/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/owasp-zap-active-scanner-agent/)