@verndale/ui-design-brain
Versioned catalog of production-grade UI component patterns (markdown + manifest) shared across Verndale AI tooling, distributed as an agent skill.
No outside reports on file
@verndale/ui-design-brain reads local files; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
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 local filesNOTED
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (@verndale/ui-design-brain)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @verndale/ui-design-brainEverything 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 2026-10-21.
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 @verndale/ui-design-brain
@verndale/ui-design-brain is an agent skill focused on Files & documents and Design & media: Versioned catalog of production-grade UI component patterns (markdown + manifest) shared across Verndale AI tooling, distributed as an agent skill.
It is published on npm as @verndale/ui-design-brain and hosted on GitHub at verndale/ui-design-brain. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads local files.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y @verndale/ui-design-brainWhy this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- 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 (@verndale/ui-design-brain). 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 @verndale/ui-design-brain?
Install @verndale/ui-design-brain with npm install @verndale/ui-design-brain or run it directly with npx -y @verndale/ui-design-brain. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/verndale/ui-design-brain. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.
Are there security reports about @verndale/ui-design-brain?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). @verndale/ui-design-brain 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 @verndale/ui-design-brain actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for @verndale/ui-design-brain yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-30). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/verndale/ui-design-brain before relying on it.
What are alternatives to @verndale/ui-design-brain?
Compare @verndale/ui-design-brain 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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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "verndale-ui-design-brain"- Compare @verndale/ui-design-brain →
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: @verndale/ui-design-brain
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/verndale-ui-design-brain
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads local files
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@verndale/ui-design-brain)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @verndale/ui-design-brain`
- **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
- verndale
- Source code
- github.com/verndale/ui-design-brain
- Install command
- npm install @verndale/ui-design-brain
- Est. context load
- ~67 tokens idle · ~1.1k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-30
- Last graded
- 2026-10-21
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