audit-prep-assistant
by trailofbitsaudit-prep-assistant prepares codebases for Security Audit using Trail of Bits' checklist. It helps set review goals, run static analysis, increase test coverage, remove dead code, document risks, and generate supporting artifacts for a cleaner audit handoff.
This skill scores 78/100, which means it is a solid listing candidate for directory users who want a pre-audit preparation workflow with more structure than a generic prompt. The repository gives enough trigger guidance, concrete prep steps, and code-level examples to help an agent execute with less guesswork, though it still lacks supporting files and deeper operational scaffolding.
- Clear audit-prep trigger: explicitly positioned for use 1-2 weeks before a security audit and tied to Trail of Bits' checklist.
- Practical workflow content: includes stepwise guidance for setting goals, running static analysis, increasing test coverage, removing dead code, and documenting risks.
- Tool-specific examples: names concrete commands for Solidity, Rust, and Go plus CodeQL/Semgrep references, which improves agent executability.
- No install command or support files: the skill is only a single SKILL.md with no scripts, references, or resources, so adoption may require manual interpretation.
- Experimental/test signal: the repository context includes a test-like signal, so users should verify it behaves as a real production-ready prep workflow before relying on it.
Overview of audit-prep-assistant skill
What audit-prep-assistant does
The audit-prep-assistant skill prepares a codebase for a security review using Trail of Bits’ checklist. It is built for teams that want to reduce obvious findings, clarify scope, and hand auditors a cleaner, better-documented project before the audit begins.
Who it fits best
Use the audit-prep-assistant skill if you are 1–2 weeks from a Security Audit and need a practical prep pass rather than a generic code review. It is especially useful when the repository has Solidity, Rust, Go, or mixed-language infrastructure that benefits from static analysis, test cleanup, and scope setting.
Why it is useful before an audit
The main job-to-be-done is to remove easy blockers before expensive review time starts. That means setting review goals, triaging obvious issues, increasing test coverage, removing dead code, and producing supporting context like flowcharts or user stories when they help auditors understand intent.
What makes it different
This audit-prep-assistant skill is not just “scan the repo for bugs.” It is an audit-readiness workflow: define what matters, run language-appropriate checks, document accepted risk, and make the code easier to inspect. That makes it a stronger fit than a one-off prompt when you want repeatable Security Audit prep.
How to Use audit-prep-assistant skill
Install audit-prep-assistant
Install the audit-prep-assistant skill from trailofbits/skills and point it at the repo you want to prepare. The exact command in the skill file is not shown, so the key install step is to bring the skill into your agent environment before starting the prep workflow.
Give it the right starting input
The best audit-prep-assistant usage starts with a narrow, explicit brief: project type, target audit date, language stack, known risk areas, and what “ready” means for your team. For example, ask for “Security Audit prep for a Solidity protocol with focus on access control, upgradeability, and test gaps” instead of “review this repo.”
Suggested workflow
Start by asking the skill to set review goals and list the highest-risk areas. Then move into easy wins: static analysis, failing tests, missing coverage, dead code, and obvious cleanup. Keep the output tied to audit prep decisions, not just code quality suggestions, so you can track what to fix now versus what to document as accepted risk.
Files and cues to read first
Read SKILL.md first, because it contains the actual prep flow. Then inspect any repository context that explains conventions, issue handling, or security rules. Since this repo has no scripts/, references/, or resources/ support files, the core guidance lives in the main skill body, so do not assume there is hidden automation to discover.
audit-prep-assistant skill FAQ
Is audit-prep-assistant only for security audits?
It is designed for Security Audit preparation, not general maintenance. If your goal is to make the repo cleaner, safer, and easier for external reviewers to assess, the audit-prep-assistant skill is a good fit. If you only want a quick lint pass, a lighter prompt may be enough.
Do I need to know the audit checklist already?
No. The skill is useful when you know you have an upcoming review but want help turning that into a concrete prep plan. That said, you get better audit-prep-assistant guide output if you already know the stack, threat areas, and constraints you want emphasized.
Is it better than a generic prompt?
Yes, when you need a repeatable workflow. A generic prompt may suggest fixes, but audit-prep-assistant is oriented around audit readiness: goal setting, low-hanging-fruit removal, risk documentation, and prep artifacts that help auditors move faster.
When should I not use it?
Do not use it as a substitute for a real security assessment, and do not expect it to replace deep review of protocol logic. It is most valuable before the audit, when the codebase still has time to absorb cleanup and documentation work.
How to Improve audit-prep-assistant skill
Provide audit-specific constraints
The strongest inputs name the language, audit date, and highest-risk modules. For example: “Prepare this Solidity monorepo for a Security Audit; prioritize authorization, upgrade paths, and test coverage in packages/core.” That gives the audit-prep-assistant skill enough structure to produce relevant triage instead of broad cleanup advice.
Share evidence, not just goals
If you already know failing tests, suspicious findings, or previous audit issues, include them. The skill can then focus on resolving easy issues instead of rediscovering them. This is especially helpful when you want the audit-prep-assistant usage to produce an actionable fix list rather than a generic checklist.
Ask for deliverables that audit teams actually use
Request outputs such as a risk register, unanswered questions for auditors, test gaps, and accepted-risk notes. Those artifacts make the prep more useful than a simple “fix everything” response because they translate directly into audit handoff material.
Iterate after the first pass
After the first output, rerun the skill with narrower scope: one contract, one service, or one test suite. The common failure mode is trying to prep the whole repo at once, which dilutes priorities. Iterating module by module usually produces better fixes, cleaner documentation, and a more credible audit handoff for audit-prep-assistant.