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Vigil

FREE

Security scanner built for AI-generated code.

Developers and teams using AI coding assistants who need to secure AI-generated code against novel attack vectors like slopsquatting and test theater

VG SCORE
6.5
LINUXMACWINAPISELF-HOSTED

Product Details

PricingFree
DeploymentSelf-Hosted
Learning CurveModerate
Platforms
LinuxMacWindowsAPI
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Specifically targets security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code
  • The tool operates effectively without needing a large language model
  • Produces deterministic and repeatable security analysis results

WEAKNESSES

  • Has limited community support due to its niche security focus
  • May require technical security expertise to set up and use effectively

KEY FEATURES

Test theater detection (identifies fake tests without valid asserts)

Over-permission and auth gap detection

Secrets and placeholder detection in code

Real-time package registry verification (PyPI, npm, crates.io)

WHO IS Vigil BEST FOR?

Software Developers

Identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities in AI-generated code.

Security Auditors

Assessing the security posture of applications built with AI coding tools.

INTEGRATIONS

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 16, 2026

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PRICING MODEL

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Software Developers Security Auditors

FINAL ASSESSMENT

ADEQUATE — PROCEED WITH CAUTION