nuclei-scanner
Installation
SKILL.md
Nuclei Scanner
Overview
Nuclei is a fast, template-based vulnerability scanner by ProjectDiscovery. Instead of running monolithic scanners, Nuclei uses YAML templates — each one checks for a specific vulnerability, misconfiguration, or exposure. The community repository nuclei-templates holds more than 13,000 templates (release v10.4.9) covering CVEs, default credentials, exposed panels, misconfigurations, and more. Runs in CI, scripted pipelines, or manual assessments.
Nuclei sends real attack-shaped requests. Run it only against systems you own or have written permission to test; the examples below use a local app and a staging host that stand for your own.
When to Use
- Security assessment of web applications before deployment
- Checking infrastructure for known CVEs and misconfigurations
- Continuous security scanning in CI/CD pipelines
- Authorized penetration tests and bug bounty programs, within the published scope
- Compliance checks (exposed admin panels, default credentials, SSL issues)