---
title: "Snyk Dependency Audit Skill"
description: "Uses the Snyk CLI and REST API v1 to scan package manifests for known CVEs. Cross-references findings with the GitHub Advisory Database and produces SBOM documents in CycloneDX format."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/snyk/cli"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "snyk/cli"
  github_stars: 5496
---

# Snyk Dependency Audit Skill

Uses the Snyk CLI and REST API v1 to scan package manifests for known CVEs. Cross-references findings with the GitHub Advisory Database and produces SBOM documents in CycloneDX format.

## 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/snyk-dependency-audit-skill/)