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nWave

Skill · GitHub · ★ 625 · graded 2026-10-27Source linked

AI agents that guide you from idea to working code, with you in control at every step.

No outside reports on file

nWave can see your files and code, sends data to external AI services, and may install packages—so only use it on non-sensitive projects and review every suggested dependency before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 27, 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 reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (nWave-ai/nWave)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/nWave-ai/nWave ↗

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About nWave

nWave is an AI agent system that helps you turn ideas into working code by collaborating with you step-by-step. You stay in control of each decision, and the AI guides the development process rather than just generating code all at once.

Who it’s for

Developers who want AI assistance in building software but prefer a collaborative, guided approach over fully automated code generation. It's for people who want to review and approve each step.

Alternatives

  • GitHub Copilot: VS Code extension that suggests code inline as you type.
  • Claude (Anthropic): Chat-based AI that can help with code, run in your browser or Claude Desktop.
  • ChatGPT Code Interpreter: Web-based tool that can write and test code in a sandbox.
  • Cursor IDE: Code editor with AI-assisted autocomplete and chat built in.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Follow the project's README at https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave (opens external site) for installation and configuration instructions.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

31/100
GitHub stars
625
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

  • AI can access your project files: The agent reads your codebase, so sensitive data or API keys stored in files could be exposed to the AI service.
  • Malicious code in dependencies: nWave may install or suggest npm packages; attackers could hide harmful code in those dependencies.
  • Prompt injection attacks: If you paste untrusted code or text into the agent, specially crafted instructions could trick it into harmful actions.
  • Leaking proprietary code: All code reviewed by the AI may be logged or learned from by the AI service, depending on their privacy policy.
  • Network requests: The agent makes calls to external AI services, and your code snippets travel over the internet unencrypted unless configured otherwise.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Run nWave in a dedicated project folder, not your whole codebase.
  • Never paste API keys, passwords, or secrets into the agent.

Network isolation

  • Check what external services nWave connects to before running it.
  • Use a network firewall to log outbound requests if possible.

Monitoring

  • Review every file the agent suggests before you save it.
  • Check every package name before npm install—compare against official registries.

Red flags to watch for

  • Agent suggests adding unfamiliar or misspelled package names.
  • It asks you to run commands with sudo or broad file permissions.
  • Output contains unusual network calls or external URLs.

Questions

How do I install nWave?

nWave does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/nWave-ai/nWave.

Are there security reports about nWave?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). nWave currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include ai can access your project files, malicious code in dependencies, prompt injection attacks.

Is nWave actively maintained?

nWave has 625 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/nWave-ai/nWave before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to nWave?

Notable alternatives to nWave include GitHub Copilot (VS Code extension that suggests code inline as you type), Claude (Anthropic) (Chat-based AI that can help with code, run in your browser or Claude Desktop), ChatGPT Code Interpreter (Web-based tool that can write and test code in a sandbox), Cursor IDE (Code editor with AI-assisted autocomplete and chat built in). You can also compare nWave side by side with other skills in the Related tools section on this page.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for nWave

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: nWave
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/nwave-ai-nwave
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 625 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (nWave-ai/nWave)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave
- **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 27, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
AI agent skill
Publisher
nWave-ai
Source code
github.com/nWave-ai/nWave
Est. context load
~50 tokens idle · ~450 tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity
625 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-27

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