sonatype guide — Agent Skill
by sonatype
Sonatype Guide MCP server for software supply chain intelligence and dependency security. Analyze dependencies for vulnerabilities, get secure version recommendations, and check component quality metrics.
At a glance
sonatype-guide is an Agent Skill by sonatype in the Design & Creative category. In Claude Code it installs with `/plugin install sonatype-guide@claude-plugins-official` after adding the anthropics/claude-plugins-official marketplace; other assistants use its SKILL.md instructions as rules.
How to install sonatype guide in your AI client
Setup for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, Cline and VS Code — copy-paste ready.
How to install sonatype guide in Claude CodeAnthropic's agentic CLI
Add the marketplace
claude/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-officialInstall the skill
claude/plugin install sonatype-guide@claude-plugins-officialUse it
These are slash commands for a Claude Code session, not your shell. Claude auto-invokes the skill when your request matches its description — or type its slash command if it exposes one.
How to install sonatype guide in Claude DesktopDesktop app (MCP config)
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitAdd the SKILL.md to your Skills folder
Settings → Capabilities → Skills → add the folder containing SKILL.md. Claude picks it up automatically.
How to install sonatype guide in CursorAI-first code editor
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitConvert to a Cursor rule
Create .cursor/rules/sonatype-guide.mdc and paste the SKILL.md body. Set `alwaysApply` or a glob so the Agent loads it in context.
How to install sonatype guide in Codex CLIOpenAI coding agent
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitReference in AGENTS.md
Add the skill's instructions (or a link) to AGENTS.md at your repo root — Codex reads it on every run.
How to install sonatype guide in WindsurfCodeium's agentic IDE
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitAdd to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
How to install sonatype guide in ClineVS Code autonomous agent
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitAdd to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
How to install sonatype guide in VS CodeCopilot / MCP support
Clone the source
bashgit clone https://github.com/sonatype/sonatype-guide-claude-plugin.gitAdd to your rules / context
Paste the SKILL.md instructions into this tool's custom rules or workspace instructions so the agent follows them.
Documentation
Full READMESonatype Guide Plugin for Claude Code
Integrates Sonatype Guide MCP server to provide Claude Code with software supply chain intelligence and dependency security analysis.
Features
With this plugin, Claude Code can:
- Proactively check dependencies - Automatically evaluates packages before installing or upgrading, not just when you ask
- Analyze vulnerabilities - Surface CVEs with severity scores, distinguishing direct vs transitive risks
- Recommend secure versions - Ranked upgrade paths with Developer Trust Scores and breaking change analysis
- Audit your project - Scan dependency manifests for security, license, and policy compliance issues
- Compare alternatives - Side-by-side security comparison when choosing between libraries
Prerequisites
You need a Sonatype Guide account and API token.
Get Your Token
- Visit guide.sonatype.com/settings/tokens
- Generate a new token
- Copy the token value
Setup
1. Set Your Environment Variable
Add your Sonatype Guide token as an environment variable. Choose one method:
Option A: Shell profile (recommended)
Add to ~/.zshrc, ~/.bashrc, or ~/.profile:
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