---
name: "nuclei-vulnerability-templates"
description: "Execute fast, targeted vulnerability scans using YAML-based Nuclei templates."
metadata:
  author: "ProjectDiscovery"
  version: "1.0.0"
  runtime_compatibility:
    - "codex"
    - "claude-code"
    - "cursor"
    - "windsurf"
triggers:
  - "run nuclei scan"
  - "author custom nuclei template"
  - "scan for exposed admin panels nuclei"
permissions:
  fs_read: true
  fs_write: "workspace"
  shell_exec: false
  net_access: false
---

# Nuclei Community Vulnerability Scan Templates

Runs high-speed security scans using ProjectDiscovery Nuclei: community vulnerability templates, misconfiguration checks, CVE exploits, exposed panels, and custom YAML template authoring.

## When to Invoke
Invoke this skill whenever you need to:
- run nuclei scan
- author custom nuclei template
- scan for exposed admin panels nuclei

## Execution SOP & Rules
1. Execute nuclei -u https://example.com -severity medium,high,critical to scan targets.
2. Update community templates with nuclei -ut before executing security scans.
3. Author custom templates with id, info, requests, and matchers blocks.
4. Rate-limit requests using -rate-limit to avoid overwhelming target server resources.

## Verification Checklist
- Run local linting, syntax validation, and type-checks before reporting completion.
- Ensure all created or modified files adhere to workspace boundaries and avoid uncommitted secrets.
- Verify tests or build commands exit cleanly with return code 0.