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Secure VS Code Extension Validator

8.2
security profitable added: Wednesday January 2026 08:58

A cloud-based service that scans VS Code extensions for malicious code and backdoors before they are installed, using AI to detect anomalies and mimicking threat actor tactics.

250h
mvp estimate
8.2
viability grade
5
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technology stack

Rust NodeJS PostgreSQL Difficult

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