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Argus

A Go command-line scanner that checks packages for risky execution calls and embedded credentials, exiting nonzero to halt installs on critical findings.

Maintained

Developer toolsSecurityFor developers
argusgate.sh ↗Launched on Product Hunt · Jun 2, 2026
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At a glanceswept Oct 18, 2026

≈ 1visits/mo

Emerging · estimate, read Oct 18, 2026

For
Developers and teams letting AI coding agents install packages from the internet
Activity
Maintainedrelease 5 months ago · site updated 5 months ago
Runs as
CLI
Used for
  • scan packages for malicious install-time code before installing
  • block hardcoded secrets in packages installed by agents
  • run argus in front of pip or npm installs
Worth knowingcomputed from what we read · each with its source
  • Publishes llms.txt, a file written for AI assistantsargusgate.sh ↗
  • Launched on Product Hunt on Jun 2, 2026Product Hunt ↗
Most used in Developer toolsby use, among tools still maintained — this tool shares no tags yet

Figure and bar: visits/mo, estimate · year: online since

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  • What is Argus?

    A Go command-line scanner that checks packages for risky execution calls and embedded credentials, exiting nonzero to halt installs on critical findings. It is listed in the Atlas under Developer tools.

  • Who is Argus for?

    Developers and teams letting AI coding agents install packages from the internet

  • Do people use Argus?

    Emerging: ≈ 1 visits/mo · estimate, 2026-10.

  • Is Argus still maintained?

    Maintained: release 5 months ago · site updated 5 months ago.

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