local-deepwiki

Skill · npm · ★ 2 · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

AST-powered deepwiki for your codebase, written by your own coding agent and browsed in your terminal. No LLM API calls — a skill, a scanner, and a TUI.

No outside reports on file

local-deepwiki 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 22, 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 sourcenpm (local-deepwiki)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y local-deepwiki

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About Local Deepwiki

Local Deepwiki is an agent skill focused on Developer tools: AST-powered deepwiki for your codebase, written by your own coding agent and browsed in your terminal. No LLM API calls — a skill, a review, and a TUI.

It is published on npm as local-deepwiki and hosted on GitHub at derekmeegan/local-deepwiki (2 GitHub stars, 5 weekly npm downloads, last repository push on 2026-08-12). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

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npm command

npx -y local-deepwiki

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

13/100
GitHub stars
2
Weekly npm downloads
5
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

  • 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 npm (local-deepwiki). 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 Local Deepwiki?

Install Local Deepwiki with npm install local-deepwiki or run it directly with npx -y local-deepwiki. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/derekmeegan/local-deepwiki. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Local Deepwiki?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Local Deepwiki 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 Local Deepwiki actively maintained?

Local Deepwiki has 2 GitHub stars and 5 weekly npm downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-08-12. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/derekmeegan/local-deepwiki before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Local Deepwiki?

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

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Local Deepwiki

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: local-deepwiki
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/derekmeegan-local-deepwiki
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 2 GitHub stars, 5 weekly npm downloads

#### 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:** npm (local-deepwiki)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts local-deepwiki`
- **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 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
AI agent skill
Publisher
derekmeegan
Source code
github.com/derekmeegan/local-deepwiki
Install command
npm install local-deepwiki
Est. context load
~66 tokens idle · ~1.2k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity
2 GitHub stars, 5 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-22

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