Getting Started with RiskyPlugins

Welcome to RiskyPlugins! This comprehensive guide will help you understand how to use our platform to analyze and secure browser extensions, VS Code extensions, and Microsoft 365 apps.

What is RiskyPlugins?

RiskyPlugins is a comprehensive security platform that provides:

Continuous Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring of extension marketplaces
Risk Assessment: Advanced algorithms that calculate security scores
Malware Detection: Real-time scanning for malicious code
Supply Chain Analysis: Dependency vulnerability assessment
Detailed Reporting: Actionable insights and recommendations

Key Features

1. Extension Security Scanning

Our platform analyzes extensions for:

Malicious code patterns
Secret leaks and exposed credentials
Vulnerability dependencies
Permission abuse risks
Data access violations

2. Real-time Risk Scoring

Each extension receives a comprehensive risk score based on:

Code quality and security practices
Developer reputation and history
User feedback and reports
Dependency security
Permission requirements

3. Enterprise-grade Protection

Built for organizations that need:

Bulk extension analysis
Custom security policies
Integration with existing security tools
Detailed audit trails
Compliance reporting

Quick Start

Step 1: Search for Extensions

Navigate to the homepage
Select your marketplace (VS Code, Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
Enter the extension name or description
Click search to view security analysis

Step 2: Review Security Scorecard

Each extension has a detailed scorecard showing:

Overall risk rating (Critical, High, Medium, Low, Minimal)
Security findings and recommendations
Permission analysis
Developer information
Historical risk trends

Step 3: Make Informed Decisions

Use the security insights to:

Identify potentially dangerous extensions
Find safer alternatives
Understand security implications
Plan mitigation strategies

Step 4: Connect an Agent Through Remote MCP

If you want Claude Code, Codex, or another MCP client to query Risky Plugins directly:

Open your profile page
Create an API key in the API Keys section
Copy the hosted remote MCP endpoint from Remote MCP
Follow the Remote MCP Setup guide

Best Practices

For Developers

Follow secure coding practices
Minimize requested permissions
Keep dependencies updated
Review third-party code carefully
Implement proper input validation

For Organizations

Establish extension security policies
Regularly audit installed extensions
Educate users about extension risks
Implement automated security scanning
Monitor for security updates

For Users

Only install extensions from trusted sources
Review requested permissions carefully
Keep extensions updated
Report suspicious behavior
Use security tools like RiskyPlugins

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, explore these resources:

API Documentation - Learn about our API
Remote MCP Setup - Connect Claude Code or Codex
Security Best Practices - Detailed security guidance
Integration Guide - Connect RiskyPlugins to your workflow

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

Check our FAQ
Browse our guides
Contact our support team
Review our community forums

This guide should help you get started with RiskyPlugins. For more detailed information, explore our other documentation sections.