detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi
Detects typosquatting attacks in npm and PyPI package registries by analyzing package name similarity using Levenshtein distance and other string metrics, examining publish date heuristics to identify recently created packages mimicking established ones, and flagging download count anomalies where suspicious packages have disproportionately low usage compared to their legitimate targets. The analyst queries the PyPI JSON API and npm registry API to gather package metadata for automated comparison. Activates for requests involving package typosquatting detection, dependency confusion analysis, malicious package identification, or software supply chain threat hunting in package registries.
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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.
npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypiSetup by platform
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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi --target claude-codeInstructions
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Frequently asked questions about detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi
What does the detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi skill do?
Detects typosquatting attacks in npm and PyPI package registries by analyzing package name similarity using Levenshtein distance and other string metrics, examining publish date heuristics to identify recently created packages mimicking established ones, and flagging download count anomalies where suspicious packages have disproportionately low usage compared to their legitimate targets. The analyst queries the PyPI JSON API and npm registry API to gather package metadata for automated comparison. Activates for requests involving package typosquatting detection, dependency confusion analysis, malicious package identification, or software supply chain threat hunting in package registries. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.
How do I install the detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi skill?
Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cybersecurity-skills-detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/cybersecurity-skills-detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.
Which AI tools does detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi work with?
detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.
Is the detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi skill free?
Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.
How do I use detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi after installing it?
In Claude Code, type `/cybersecurity-skills-detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.
Can I share the detecting-typosquatting-packages-in-npm-pypi skill with my team?
Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.