| name | dotnet-codeql |
|---|---|
| description | Use the open-source CodeQL ecosystem for .NET security analysis. Use when a repo needs CodeQL query packs, CLI-based analysis on open source codebases, or GitHub Action setup with explicit licensing caveats for private repositories. |
| compatibility | Requires a GitHub-based or CLI-based CodeQL workflow; respects the repo's `AGENTS.md` commands first. |
- the repo uses or wants CodeQL for .NET security analysis
- GitHub code scanning is part of the CI plan
- produce a concrete project delta: code, docs, config, tests, CI, or review artifact
- reduce ambiguity through explicit planning, verification, and final validation skills
- leave reusable project context so future tasks are faster and safer
- teams that need a tool with no private-repo licensing caveat
- the nearest
AGENTS.md - hosting model: open-source repo, private repo, or manual CLI workflow
- current GitHub Actions workflow
- Read the nearest
AGENTS.mdand confirm scope and constraints. - Run this skill's
Workflowthrough theRalph Loopuntil outcomes are acceptable. - Return the
Required Result Formatwith concrete artifacts and verification evidence.
- Treat CodeQL as a security-analysis tool, not as a style checker.
- Make the licensing and hosting model explicit before proposing it as the default gate.
- Prefer manual build mode for compiled .NET projects when precision matters.
If CodeQL is not configured yet:
- Detect current state:
rg -n "codeql-action|security-events|CodeQL" .github/workflowscommand -v codeql
- Prefer CI-first setup for repository scanning using
github/codeql-action/initandgithub/codeql-action/analyze. - Configure explicit .NET build mode in workflow (
manualwhen precision matters). - Add local CLI usage only when the task requires local query work.
- Run the workflow or local analyze path and return
status: configuredorstatus: improved. - If licensing or hosting constraints reject CodeQL for this repo, return
status: not_applicablewith caveat documented.
- explicit CodeQL setup or an explicit rejection with caveat documented
- reproducible CI or local commands for running CodeQL in this repo
- the chosen CodeQL path is allowed for the repo type
- build mode is documented and reproducible
Use the Ralph Loop for every task, including docs, architecture, testing, and tooling work.
- Plan first (mandatory):
- analyze current state
- define target outcome, constraints, and risks
- write a detailed execution plan
- list final validation skills to run at the end, with order and reason
- Execute one planned step and produce a concrete delta.
- Review the result and capture findings with actionable next fixes.
- Apply fixes in small batches and rerun the relevant checks or review steps.
- Update the plan after each iteration.
- Repeat until outcomes are acceptable or only explicit exceptions remain.
- If a dependency is missing, bootstrap it or return
status: not_applicablewith explicit reason and fallback path.
status:complete|clean|improved|configured|not_applicable|blockedplan: concise plan and current iteration stepactions_taken: concrete changes madevalidation_skills: final skills run, or skipped with reasonsverification: commands, checks, or review evidence summaryremaining: top unresolved items ornone
For setup-only requests with no execution, return status: configured and exact next commands.
references/codeql.mdreferences/queries.mdreferences/workflow.md
- "Set up CodeQL for this public .NET repo."
- "Explain the CodeQL caveat for private repos."