spatie/guidelines-skills

spatie-security

Apply Spatie's security guidelines when configuring applications, databases, servers, credentials, or signed Git commits, or when reviewing code for security concerns; use for SSL setup, CSRF protection, password hashing, database permissions, and server ha…

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How to use

  1. Copy the installation command and review the source package before installing it in your own agent environment.
  2. Check the source document for required tools, credentials and supported hosts.
  3. Describe your input and desired deliverable; review the output against the source material.
npx skills add https://github.com/spatie/guidelines-skills --skill spatie-security

Before you start

  • Installation does not include a model subscription, API allowance or permission to access your files.
  • Repository stars and installation counts describe activity, not an independent quality or security test.
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Spatie Security Guidelines

Overview

Apply Spatie's security best practices when building, configuring, or reviewing applications and infrastructure.

When to Activate

  • Activate this skill when configuring application security (authentication, authorization, forms).
  • Activate this skill when setting up or reviewing database configurations.
  • Activate this skill when configuring servers or reviewing infrastructure.
  • Activate this skill when reviewing code for security vulnerabilities.
  • Activate this skill when configuring or creating signed Git commits.

Scope

  • In scope: Application security, database security, server configuration, credential management, signed Git commits.
  • Out of scope: Code style, business logic, UI/UX design.

Workflow

  1. Identify the application, database, server, credential, or Git security concern.
  2. Read references/spatie-security-guidelines.md and focus on the relevant sections.
  3. Apply the narrowest relevant security controls without weakening existing protections.

Core Rules (Summary)

  • Store unique passwords in 1Password, enable two-factor authentication, and password-protect private keys.
  • Sign all Git commits.
  • Use SSL, CSRF protection, appropriate HTTP methods, and automated authorization tests.
  • Hash passwords, encrypt stored API keys, isolate database users, and restrict database hosts.
  • Keep servers current, disable SSH password authentication, enable unattended security updates, and restrict firewall traffic.
  • Protect devices, backups, sensitive data, and browser activity.

References

  • references/spatie-security-guidelines.md

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