What this search usually needs
A Codex plugin permission scan checks whether a plugin or skill asks for capabilities that match its real job. The goal is to catch broad file access, shell execution, package installation, outbound network calls, and credential dependencies before a plugin becomes available to a team.
Where it applies
- A platform team wants to allow coding plugins without giving every plugin broad write access.
- A developer reviews a plugin that includes setup scripts or command execution steps.
- An organization needs a simple evidence packet for internal approval.
How to run the review
- Import the plugin directory or GitHub URL.
- Detect declared and implied tools, including shell, file writes, browser/network, package managers, and external APIs.
- Identify file path scope and whether writes are limited to the intended workspace.
- Compare the current package with the previous trusted version.
- Decide whether to approve, require changes, or hold for manual review.
Common risks to catch
- Shell commands may install packages or modify environment settings.
- File write scope can be broader than the task requires.
- Network calls can move data into third-party systems that have not been reviewed.
Use SkillProvenance Scan for this review
SkillProvenance Scan packages Codex plugin permission findings into a permission diff table, install-risk summary, and allowlist status that teams can reuse.