{
 "schema_version": 1,
 "generated": "2026-10-24",
 "id": "usestrix-strix--scan-app-for-vulnerabilities",
 "repo": "usestrix/strix",
 "repo_url": "https://github.com/usestrix/strix",
 "repo_slug": "usestrix-strix",
 "title": "Scan your app for exploitable vulnerabilities",
 "page_title": "How to scan your app for exploitable vulnerabilities with Strix",
 "summary": "Point Strix at a local app directory and get findings that include validated proof-of-concept exploits.",
 "who": "A developer or small security team that needs a pentest-style check on an application before a release.",
 "problem": "Manual pentests are slow and static analysis tools report many false positives.",
 "outcome": "A set of findings from the scan, with exploits validated by the agents, saved to the strix_runs folder.",
 "steps": [
  "Start Docker and confirm it is running.",
  "Run `curl -sSL https://strix.ai/install | bash`",
  "Run `export STRIX_LLM=\"openrouter/z-ai/glm-5.3\"` and `export LLM_API_KEY=\"your-api-key\"`",
  "Run `strix --target ./app-directory`",
  "Open the results in the strix_runs folder, or run `strix view` to see them in the local dashboard."
 ],
 "agent_prompt": "Use the usestrix/strix repo to scan <target-app-directory> for vulnerabilities by running `strix --target <target-app-directory>` with STRIX_LLM and LLM_API_KEY set. Report the findings and the path to the strix_runs output. Verify that each reported finding includes a proof-of-concept or reproduction steps before you summarize it.",
 "agents": [
  "any"
 ],
 "difficulty": "Intermediate",
 "time": "30 minutes",
 "basis": "readme",
 "caveat": "The README does not state the cost of a scan, so check your LLM provider usage before running large targets.",
 "category": "Security and science",
 "tags": [
  "Security and science"
 ],
 "lang": "python",
 "requirements": [
  "Docker installed and running",
  "An LLM API key from a supported provider, or a ChatGPT Plus/Pro subscription sign-in",
  "The application source directory or a target URL you are authorized to test",
  "A GitHub repository with Actions enabled, if you want the CI workflow"
 ],
 "risk": "dual-use",
 "seen_in_the_wild": false,
 "mentioned_publicly": false,
 "risks": [
  {
   "tag": "credentials",
   "notice": "The setup requires an LLM API key, which you should store securely and never commit to the repository."
  },
  {
   "tag": "remote-script",
   "notice": "The install step pipes a script from Strix.ai directly into bash, so review it first if your policy requires it."
  }
 ],
 "best": true,
 "score": 1.0,
 "evidence": [],
 "url": "https://dedupedai.com/use-cases/usestrix-strix/scan-app-for-vulnerabilities/",
 "md": "https://dedupedai.com/use-cases/usestrix-strix/scan-app-for-vulnerabilities/index.md",
 "disclaimer": "Deduped lists open-source repositories that belong to other people. We do not own, maintain, audit, or vouch for any of them, and a repo appearing here is not an endorsement or a safety check. The use cases, steps, and prompts are written by AI and may be incomplete, outdated, or just wrong. Where a use case is marked \"Seen in the wild\", we link to public posts where someone described something similar, but we have not verified those posts and the use case itself is still our AI's own write-up. Use all of this at your own risk. Only run code, commands, or agents on systems and accounts you are authorized to use, and read the code and every command before you run it, especially anything that touches credentials, files, or the network. Nothing here is professional, security, legal, or financial advice. All trademarks and project names belong to their respective owners, and their use here does not imply affiliation. Content is provided as is, without warranties of any kind. Found a mistake, a safety problem, or something you want removed? Email hello@dedupedai.com and we will look at it promptly.",
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 "api_version": "v1"
}