Aikido Expansion Packs

Aikido Expansion Packs allows you to add extra security tooling that runs on your machine from inside your IDE. You can enable or disable these add-ons from the Expansion Packs screen. Each pack improves a different part of your workflow and helps keep your code and device secure without slowing you down.

How to use

Open the Aikido sidebar, toggle open Getting Started if not already and click on the Configure Aikido Expansion Packs link.

Alternatively use the Command Palette and run Aikido: Expansion Packs

Features

Pre-commit Hook

The secrets pre-commit hook checks your code for hardcoded secrets before you commit. It prevents accidental leaks and runs locally without configuration. Read more on Secrets Pre-Commit Hook

Safe Chain

Safe Chain protects your environment from malicious packages. It adds a safety layer around your package manager and prevents installation of known malware. Read more on Safe Chain: Prevent Malware Installs

Aikido MCP

The Aikido MCP Server brings Aikido's security scanning capabilities directly into your AI coding workflow. Read more on AI Coding Assistants (MCP)