five-step-method

Skill · npm · ★ 21 · graded 2026-10-21Source linked

Universal decision framework skill for AI coding agents, based on Musk's five-step methodology. One-command install for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and Codex.

No outside reports on file

five-step-method is distributed via npm (five-step-method); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (five-step-method)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y five-step-method

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About Five Step Method

Five Step Method is an agent skill focused on Developer tools: Universal decision framework skill for AI coding agents, based on Musk's five-step methodology. One-command install for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and Codex.

It is published on npm as five-step-method and hosted on GitHub at agidesigner/five-step-method-skill (21 GitHub stars, 16 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-04-09). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

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npm command

npx -y five-step-method

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

25/100

GitHub stars: 21
Weekly npm downloads: 16
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (five-step-method). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Five Step Method?

Install Five Step Method with npm install five-step-method or run it directly with npx -y five-step-method. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/agidesigner/five-step-method-skill. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Five Step Method?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Five Step Method currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Five Step Method actively maintained?

Five Step Method has 21 GitHub stars and 16 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-04-09. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/agidesigner/five-step-method-skill before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Five Step Method?

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Five Step Method

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: five-step-method
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/agidesigner-five-step-method-skill
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 21 GitHub stars, 16 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (five-step-method)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts five-step-method`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: agidesigner
Source code: github.com/agidesigner/five-step-method-skill
Install command: npm install five-step-method
Est. context load: ~70 tokens idle · ~1.2k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 21 GitHub stars, 16 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Last graded: 2026-10-21

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