Tool for Scanning NPM Packages for Vulnerabilities Before Install
Hook Check is a tool that lets developers scan npm package names for known malicious or vulnerable packages before including them in a project. This is a product showcase rather than a problem post, but it reflects real developer pain around supply chain security in the npm ecosystem.
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Pre-Release Security Scanner for AI-Generated ("Vibe-Coded") Apps
A promotional listing for a scanning tool that checks AI-generated applications across code, dependencies, secrets, configuration, and runtime before release, returning a release decision and agent-ready fixes. The post markets an existing product addressing the emerging risk of shipping AI-built apps without a security review.
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