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Skill · npm · graded 2026-10-27Source linked

Agent skill that generates a self-updating single-file HTML code manual: file tree, per-file purpose, implemented features, lazily highlighted source. Installs SKILL.md + template.py into your agent's skills directory.

No outside reports on file

code-manual-skill reads and writes local folders; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials 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 filesReads & writes local foldersREVIEW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (code-manual-skill)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y code-manual-skill

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About Code Manual Skill

Code Manual Skill is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Files & documents: Agent skill that generates a self-updating single-file HTML code manual: file tree, per-file purpose, implemented features, lazily highlighted source. Installs SKILL.md + template.py into your agent's skills directory.

It is published on npm as code-manual-skill and hosted on GitHub at yschdxm/code-manual (303 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: reads & writes local folders.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

npm command

npx -y code-manual-skill

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

20/100
Weekly npm downloads
303
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

  • Local folder write access: Can create, edit, or delete files on disk. Restrict its working directory to a dedicated project folder and never mount home or credential directories.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (code-manual-skill). 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 Code Manual Skill?

Install Code Manual Skill with npm install code-manual-skill or run it directly with npx -y code-manual-skill. For agent integration and configuration flags, see the documentation at github.com/yschdxm/code-manual. Pin an exact version and pass --ignore-scripts if you want to block post-install hooks.

Are there security reports about Code Manual Skill?

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

Code Manual Skill has 303 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/yschdxm/code-manual before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Code Manual Skill?

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README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Code Manual Skill? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Code Manual Skill

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Code Manual Skill](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/yschdxm-code-manual)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/yschdxm-code-manual)

HTML embed:

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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/yschdxm-code-manual"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/yschdxm-code-manual" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Code Manual Skill" height="20" /></a>

Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "yschdxm-code-manual"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: code-manual-skill
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/yschdxm-code-manual
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** Reads & writes local folders
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (code-manual-skill)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts code-manual-skill`
- **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
yschdxm
Source code
github.com/yschdxm/code-manual
Install command
npm install code-manual-skill
Est. context load
~83 tokens idle · ~1.4k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
Popularity
303 weekly npm downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-27

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