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OpenVSX Shield

7.2
security profitable added: Monday February 2026 08:16

A real-time monitoring and reputation system for open-source extension registries like Open VSX, proactively detecting and alerting users to potentially malicious extensions based on behavioral analysis, code scanning, and community feedback. It aims to prevent the spread of malware via compromised developer accounts.

120h
mvp estimate
7.2
viability grade
9
views

technology stack

Python NodeJS Data Medium

inspired by

Supply chain attack used compromised dev account to spread GlassWorm