vir
Karpathy's LLM Wiki, built from your Claude Code sessions: a folder of markdown you own, Obsidian-native when you want it. Keeps what you decided, learns rules from what you repeat, readable by any agent.
No outside reports on file
vir reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (@djolex999/vir-cli)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @djolex999/vir-cliEverything 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: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Vir
Vir is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Files & documents: Karpathy's LLM Wiki, built from your Claude Code sessions: a folder of markdown you own, Obsidian-native when you want it. Keeps what you decided, learns rules from what you repeat, readable by any agent.
It is published on npm as @djolex999/vir-cli and hosted on GitHub at djolex999/vir (20 GitHub stars, 417 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Install the npm package @djolex999/vir-cli with post-install scripts disabled:
npm install --ignore-scripts @djolex999/vir-cli
Review the upstream instructions at https://github.com/djolex999/vir (opens external site) before enabling in your agent workspace.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 20
- Weekly npm downloads
- 417
- 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
- Local file read access: Reads local documents or database files. Point it only at the specific files needed for the task so sensitive workspace files remain out of reach.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@djolex999/vir-cli). 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 Vir?
Install Vir with npm install @djolex999/vir-cli or run it directly with npx -y @djolex999/vir-cli. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/djolex999/vir. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.
Are there security reports about Vir?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Vir currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include local file read access:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is Vir actively maintained?
Vir has 20 GitHub stars and 417 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-30. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/djolex999/vir before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Vir?
You can compare Vir side by side with other Obsidian skills in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- djolex999
- Source code
- github.com/djolex999/vir
- Install command
- npm install @djolex999/vir-cli
- Est. context load
- ~76 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 20 GitHub stars, 417 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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