Caveat verdict
perplexity-research
Uses the Perplexity Agent API for web research with the user own API key; all network calls are to the declared Perplexity API for the stated research purpose.
โ Flagged for review โ coarse, uncorroborated signal, not a confirmed exploit. Review the config yourself before installing.
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Findings (2)
Possible hardcoded credential
SKILL.md ยท code ยท API_KEY='your_api_key_here
Python os.getenv โ reads environment variable
scripts/perplexity_client.py ยท prose ยท downgraded ยท os.getenv(
Permissions & capabilities
No declared permissions โ minimal attack surface.
Is this flag fair?
Thanks โ recorded.