CLI tools

A CLI is a command-line utility that helps you work with agents: it installs and runs skills, gathers context and automates routine work. This section collects tools with real commands from their docs, a clear purpose and a risk level.

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A CLI with policies that intercepts dangerous AI agent commands like rm -rf, force push or reading .env before they run

CLIMedium risk5.2KRepository stars

A security scanner for agent skills: finds prompt injection, data exfiltration and malicious code before you install

CLIMedium risk2.6KRepository stars

A security scanner CLI for code and AI agents: vets .claude, hooks, MCP configs and SKILL.md before cloning and finds leaked keys

CLIMedium risk993Repository stars

Access control for agents: rules for what Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and MCP servers may do, review of risky actions before they run, and one audit log

CLIMedium risk216Repository stars

A security CLI for coding agents: secret scanning, command policies, pre-commit hooks, third-party skill auditing

CLIMedium risk27Repository stars

Frequently asked questions

What is a CLI tool for an agent?

A command-line utility that helps an agent or a developer: runs tasks, processes files, manages the project. Installed via npm, pip, brew and similar.

How do I install a CLI tool?

The entry has a real install command from the README, usually one line through a package manager.