eicar-test
Test skill containing EICAR test file for malware detection
npx skills add cisco-ai-defense/skill-scanner --skill eicar-test --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# EICAR Test Skill This skill contains the EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File in the assets folder. The EICAR test file is a standard file used to test anti-malware products. It is NOT a virus but is detected by all antivirus software as malware. ## Purpose This skill is used to test the VirusTotal binary file scanner integration.
- Purpose
What does the eicar-test skill do?
Test skill containing EICAR test file for malware detection
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add cisco-ai-defense/skill-scanner --skill eicar-test --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From cisco-ai-defense/skill-scanner, a repository with 2,397 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.