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orbit-vsxBLOCK

mcp/oaslananka/orbit-vsx

VS Code extension for MCP health, debug-session intelligence, and A2A trust workflows: monitor companion services, inspect Agent Cards, enforce workspace trust, and expose bounded tools to agent mode.

Verdict
BLOCK
Grade
D
Trust score
62 /100
Exposed tools
1 1r · 0w · 0d
Transport
—
License
Apache-2.0
Stars
3
01

Overview

From the repository's own README, as read at the audited commit. Badges and raw HTML are left out.

MCP health, debug session intelligence, and A2A trust workflows for VS Code. Monitor companion services, inspect Agent Cards, and expose bounded tools to agent mode without leaving the editor.

Quick start · Security model

Read from source at commit 1027240558d1OBSERVED · 2026-10-11
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02

Connect

Built from this server's own package name, version and transport as found in its source — not copied from anyone's documentation, so it cannot drift against a page we do not control.

claude-code
claude mcp add orbit-vsx -- npx -y [email protected]
claude-desktop
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbit-vsx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "[email protected]"
      ]
    }
  }
}
03

Exposed tools (1)

1 read · 0 write · 0 destructive.

ToolRiskDescription
SkillreadDesc
04

Trust audit

BLOCKgrade D · trust 62/100 Do not install this without reading the findings. The audit found something that could harm you or your machine.

LayerWhat it checksResult
L0Provenance & inventoryPASS
L1Static analysis of the codeFAIL
L2Instruction surface (what it tells the agent)PASS
L3Class-specific surfacePASS
L4Behavioural (sandbox)SKIPPED

What the source does

Filesystem
declared (6 observation(s))
Network
declared (3 observation(s))
Shell
declared (8 observation(s))
Dependencies
not all pinned
Secrets in source
none-found

Findings (24)

HIGHCode injection · code.eval_exec · CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-95
.semgrep.yml:7
- pattern: eval(...)
Why it matters. evaluates text as code
Fix. remove; use a parser or a dispatch table
HIGHCode injection · code.eval_exec · CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-95
.semgrep.yml:8
- pattern: new Function(...)
Why it matters. evaluates text as code
Fix. remove; use a parser or a dispatch table
HIGHCode injection · code.eval_exec · CWE-78, CWE-94, CWE-95
.semgrep.yml:25
- pattern: exec(...)
Why it matters. evaluates text as code
Fix. remove; use a parser or a dispatch table
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
.c8rc.json
.c8rc.json
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
.commitlintrc.json
.commitlintrc.json
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
.pre-commit-config.yaml
.pre-commit-config.yaml
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
.prettierignore
.prettierignore
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWInventory / provenance · inv.hidden_file · CWE-1104
.semgrep.yml
.semgrep.yml
Why it matters. hidden member outside the usual dotfiles
Fix. review its purpose
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
src/panels/a2a/A2AClient.ts:3
import { getJson } from '../../utils/http';
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
src/panels/a2a/A2AClient.ts:4
import { fetchPublicJson } from '../../utils/publicJsonFetch';
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
src/panels/a2a/A2AClient.ts:5
import { joinUrl, normalizeHttpUrl } from '../../utils/urlSafety';
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
src/panels/a2a/A2AProvider.ts:2
import { readConfig } from '../../config';
LOWFilesystem / path · fs.traversal · CWE-22, CWE-59
src/panels/a2a/A2AProvider.ts:3
import { COMMAND_IDS, VIEW_ITEM_CONTEXT } from '../../constants';
LOWNetwork egress · net.metadata_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
test/unit/public-json-fetch.test.ts:70
'169.254.169.254',
Why it matters. cloud metadata endpoint: the classic SSRF credential grab
LOWNetwork egress · net.metadata_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
test/unit/public-json-fetch.test.ts:111
resolver: publicResolver([{ address: '169.254.169.254', family: 4 }]),
Why it matters. cloud metadata endpoint: the classic SSRF credential grab
LOWNetwork egress · net.metadata_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
test/unit/public-json-fetch.test.ts:167
headers: { location: 'http://169.254.169.254/latest/meta-data' },
Why it matters. cloud metadata endpoint: the classic SSRF credential grab
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:106
| Health Monitor | `health-monitor-mcp` HTTP service with `/health` and `/mcp` endpoints | `orbit.health.endpoint`: `http://127.0.0.1:3000`                                  |
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:108
| Debug Recorder | `debug-recorder-mcp` HTTP service with `/mcp` endpoint                | `orbit.debug.endpoint`: `http://127.0.0.1:3001`                                   |
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:109
| A2A Explorer   | A2A registry HTTP service and `a2a-warp` CLI                          | `orbit.a2a.registryUrl`: `http://127.0.0.1:3099`; `orbit.a2a.cliPath`: `a2a-warp` |
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:191
"orbit.health.endpoint": "http://127.0.0.1:3000",
LOWNetwork egress · net.raw_ip · CWE-200, CWE-319
README.md:192
"orbit.debug.endpoint": "http://127.0.0.1:3001",
LOWSupply chain · supply.unpinned · CWE-829, CWE-1357
package.json
react, react-dom, @types/mocha, @types/node, @types/react, @types/react-dom, @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin, @typescript-eslint/parser
Why it matters. 17 dependency range(s) float
Fix. pin exact versions or ship a lockfile
INFOPrompt injection · prompt.credential_read · CWE-94, CWE-1427
SECURITY.md:21
Do not open a public issue with exploit details, credentials, tokens, private
Why it matters. asks the agent to read credentials
INFOPrompt injection · prompt.credential_read · CWE-94, CWE-1427
docs/SECURITY_MODEL.md:35
credential material such as access keys, passwords, private keys, or tokens.
Why it matters. asks the agent to read credentials

Gates applied: no_behavioural_pass.

Audited 2026-10-11 · audit v0.4.1 · source sha 1027240558d1full audit observations/trust-audit/mcp-server/oaslananka__orbit-vsx.json · Report an issue / request a re-scan
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Audit history

Every audit this server has had. A grade with a past is a grade somebody is still checking.

DateSourceVerdictGradeScoreChange
2026-10-111027240558d1BLOCKD62first audit
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Questions

What is the orbit-vsx MCP server?

VS Code extension for MCP health, debug-session intelligence, and A2A trust workflows: monitor companion services, inspect Agent Cards, enforce workspace trust, and expose bounded tools to agent mode.

What tools does orbit-vsx expose?

1 in total: 1 read-only, 0 that write, and 0 that can delete or overwrite. Every one is listed on this page with its risk.

Is orbit-vsx safe to connect to an agent?

No — not without reading the findings first. The audit graded it D (62/100) and found 3 critical or high issues in the source. Each one is listed on this page with the file and line it is on.

What credentials does orbit-vsx need?

No credential environment variables were found in its source, so it appears to need none.

How current is this page?

The grade is for one exact copy of the source (1027240558d1), read on 2026-10-11. The repository is watched and re-audited when it changes.

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