bigpowers
Agent skills synthesizing years of software engineering discipline into a prescriptive methodology for solo developers
No outside reports on file
Bigpowers gives AI agents structured capabilities to manage code and workflows, which means you should monitor what data the agent accesses and what actions it takes, especially around sensitive files and real execution.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcenpm (bigpowers)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y bigpowersAbout Bigpowers
Bigpowers is a set of agent skills designed to help solo developers work more efficiently by providing structured approaches to software engineering tasks. It appears to bundle methodology and best practices into reusable components that AI agents can call upon.
Who it’s for
Individual developers or small teams looking to integrate structured engineering practices into AI-assisted development workflows. It's aimed at people using AI agents to help with coding and project management tasks.
Alternatives
- OpenAI Assistants API: Native AI assistant framework with structured tool use.
- Anthropic Tools/Claude API: Structured tool calling with strong safeguards.
- LangChain Agent Tools: General-purpose agent skill library with many integrations.
- Hugging Face Agents: Open-source agent framework with modular skills.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Install via npm with npm install bigpowers or npm install --save-dev bigpowers. For the latest version from GitHub, use npm install git+https://github.com/danielvm-git/bigpowers.git. Follow the project's README for integration details with your specific AI agent framework.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 284
- Weekly npm downloads
- 3.6k
- 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).
Risks to watch for
- File system access: The agent may read or write files based on its instructions, potentially accessing sensitive code, config files, or credentials stored in your project directory.
- Misleading prompts in code: An attacker could hide malicious instructions in comments or documentation that confuse the AI into doing unintended actions.
- Dependency vulnerabilities: Like any npm package, it could contain security flaws or depend on compromised packages; check for known vulnerabilities using npm audit.
- Execution of generated code: If the skill generates code that the agent then runs, malicious generation could lead to harmful commands being executed.
- Information leakage: The agent might unintentionally log, send, or expose sensitive project information while using the skill.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Run the agent with read-only access to non-sensitive directories when possible.
- Use separate credentials or tokens for different tasks; never store secrets in the project.
Network isolation
- Restrict the agent's internet access to only required APIs and services.
- Run in a sandboxed environment if the agent generates and executes code.
Monitoring
- Log all agent actions, especially file reads/writes and code generation.
- Review what instructions the agent is given before running critical workflows.
Red flags to watch for
- Agent generating code that modifies system files or installs packages without approval.
- Unexpected network requests to unfamiliar domains.
- Requests to access secrets, keys, or sensitive configuration files.
Questions
How do I install Bigpowers?
Install Bigpowers with npm install bigpowers or run it directly with npx -y bigpowers. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/danielvm-git/bigpowers. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.
Are there security reports about Bigpowers?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Bigpowers currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include file system access, misleading prompts in code, dependency vulnerabilities.
Is Bigpowers actively maintained?
Bigpowers has 284 GitHub stars and 3.6k weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/danielvm-git/bigpowers before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Bigpowers?
Notable alternatives to Bigpowers include OpenAI Assistants API (Native AI assistant framework with structured tool use), Anthropic Tools/Claude API (Structured tool calling with strong review), LangChain Agent Tools (General-purpose agent skill library with many integrations), Hugging Face Agents (Open-source agent framework with modular skills). You can also compare Bigpowers side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.
README badge and team notes
Maintain or use Bigpowers? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: bigpowers
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/danielvm-git-bigpowers
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 284 GitHub stars, 3.6k weekly npm downloads
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads & writes local folders
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (bigpowers)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts bigpowers`
- **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
- danielvm-git
- Source code
- github.com/danielvm-git/bigpowers
- Install command
- npm install bigpowers
- Est. context load
- ~56 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 284 GitHub stars, 3.6k weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-21
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