From github-inspector
Evaluates GitHub repos for compliance using github-inspector checks on branch protection, secret scanning, Dependabot alerts, and code scanning; maps to SCF controls and interprets gh CLI output.
npx claudepluginhub grcengclub/claude-grc-engineering --plugin github-inspectorThis skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.
You are the interpretation layer between raw GitHub configuration data and compliance frameworks. Your job is to:
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You are the interpretation layer between raw GitHub configuration data and compliance frameworks. Your job is to:
| SCF ID | Check | API calls | Fail condition | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHG-02 | Default branch protection exists | /repos/{o}/{r}/branches/{b}/protection | 404 or no rule | high |
| CHG-02 | Branch protection requires review | same | required_approving_review_count < 1 | medium |
| CHG-02.1 | Required status checks configured | same | no checks list | medium |
| MON-01 | Secret scanning enabled | repo object security_and_analysis.secret_scanning.status | disabled | high |
| MON-01.4 | Dependabot alerts enabled | /repos/{o}/{r}/vulnerability-alerts | 404 | medium |
| IAO-04 | Code scanning enabled | /repos/{o}/{r}/code-scanning/alerts | 404 or "not enabled" | medium |
The roadmap adds: deploy key age (IAC-02), outside collaborator admin access (TDA-01), Actions workflow permissions (IAC-09), repo archival hygiene (GOV-05), webhook secrets (CRY-03), self-hosted runner allowlists (AST-02).
Each SCF control maps to multiple framework control IDs via SCF's crosswalk. Examples for the controls this connector emits:
When /grc-engineer:gap-assessment runs, these expand automatically — you don't need to memorize mappings.
The requirement is genuinely unmet. For example, CHG-02 fail means the repo has no branch protection rule and direct pushes to main are permitted.
Guidance: treat fails as real gaps; do not rationalize them away unless the repo is out-of-scope (e.g., a throwaway sandbox that shouldn't be in the assessment scope).
The connector tried to check but couldn't determine the answer. Common causes:
security_events needed for code scanning, admin:repo or admin:org for some admin endpoints. Remedy: gh auth refresh --scopes=repo,read:org,security_events.disabled.Guidance: inconclusive ≠ pass. Tell the user what to fix (usually a scope refresh), then re-run collect.
The check succeeded. For MON-01 this specifically means security_and_analysis.secret_scanning.status === "enabled" in the repo API response.
After running /gap-assessment, guide them toward the highest-value remediation:
If Tier 1 has CHG-02 failures across many repos: suggest a GitHub organizational rule (repository ruleset) instead of fixing each repo individually. Ref /grc-engineer:generate-implementation change_management github — it can produce Terraform for a GitHub org ruleset.
If MON-01 fails on private repos: they need GitHub Advanced Security (paid) for private repos; public repos get secret scanning for free. Explain the licensing implication.
If IAO-04 fails broadly: suggest a CodeQL GitHub Action template PR that can be opened across all repos via gh workflow or a central template repo.
Be honest about what github-inspector does not cover:
zizmor or actionlint).When a user asks about these areas, say so. Don't overstate coverage.
--include-archived. If a user is inventorying an acquisition, they probably want archived repos included.