NODE-SECURE_SCAN is a node.js package used as a scanner for the package's in a project for the better security and to reduce the load of the packages research the developer has to done . [!IMPORTANT] How node-secure-scan works : This packages reads the dependences of the project using the package known as fs module and from the array of object the package have it checks the missing packages from the package.json file and suggests the user about the missing yet important packages which can reduce the security of the application .

🚀 Installation of the package

Install globally:

*npm install -g node-secure-scan*

or run directly without installing the package 

*npx node-secure-scan*

Usage of the package

run this inside your project 

*npx node-secure-scan*

For express, install these to secure:

  - helmet: Protects against common HTTP header attacks
    Command: npm i helmet
  - csurf: Helps prevent CSRF attacks
    Command: npm i csurf

Features of the package

Scans dependencies listed in package.json

Detects missing security packages for:

    Express

    Mongoose

    SQL

Authentication libraries

Provides install commands and reasons for each recommendation

Lightweight and easy to integrate into any Node.js project.

📦 Project Structure

index.js → CLI entry point (with shebang #!/usr/bin/env node)

package.json → npm metadata, including bin field exposing the secure-scan command

README.md → Documentation (this file)

🛡️ Security Packages Suggested

helmet → Protects against common HTTP header attacks

csurf → Prevents CSRF attacks

bcrypt → Secure password hashing

express-rate-limit → Mitigates brute-force attacks

mongoose-encryption → Adds encryption for MongoDB fields

(The tool will suggest packages based on what’s detected in your project.)

🤝 Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you’d like to change.

📜 License

MIT License © 2026 Parth