---
title: "OWASP ZAP API Security Scanner"
description: "Automates OWASP ZAP scans against REST APIs using the ZAP Python API client. Imports OpenAPI/Swagger specs for targeted scanning and generates SARIF-format reports for GitHub Security tab integration."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/zaproxy/zaproxy"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Gemini"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "zaproxy/zaproxy"
  github_stars: 14991
---

# OWASP ZAP API Security Scanner

Automates OWASP ZAP scans against REST APIs using the ZAP Python API client. Imports OpenAPI/Swagger specs for targeted scanning and generates SARIF-format reports for GitHub Security tab integration.

## 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/owasp-zap-api-security-scanner/)