nanopi

Skill · GitHub · ★ 31 · graded 2026-10-20Source linked

Tiny Rust port of Pi — a ~4 MB statically-linked coding agent CLI for old/low-resource Linux boxes. OpenAI + Anthropic providers, streaming tool calls (read/write/edit/bash), JSONL sessions, ratatui TUI, Agent Skills, Claude Code-style hooks, -p print mode.

No outside reports on file

nanopi runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 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 executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourceGitHub (ChrisZhangJin/nanopi)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi ↗

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-20.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About Nanopi

Nanopi is an agent skill focused on Developer tools: Tiny Rust port of Pi — a ~4 MB statically-linked coding agent CLI for old/low-resource Linux boxes. OpenAI + Anthropic providers, streaming tool calls (read/write/edit/bash), JSONL sessions, ratatui TUI, Agent Skills, Claude Code-style hooks, -p print mode.

It is hosted on GitHub at ChrisZhangJin/nanopi (31 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this agent skill. Source code and setup steps: github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi.

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

18/100

GitHub stars: 31
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-30

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

Risks to watch for

Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (ChrisZhangJin/nanopi). 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 Nanopi?

Nanopi does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi.

Are there security reports about Nanopi?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Nanopi 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 Nanopi actively maintained?

Nanopi has 31 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Nanopi?

Compare Nanopi side by side with similar skills in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all skills on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Nanopi? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: nanopi
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/chriszhangjin-nanopi
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 31 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (ChrisZhangJin/nanopi)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi
- **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 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: AI agent skill
Publisher: ChrisZhangJin
Source code: github.com/ChrisZhangJin/nanopi
Est. context load: ~90 tokens idle · ~1.5k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity: 31 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-30
Last graded: 2026-10-20

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