VS Code Extension

Move off deprecated
`python.linting` without losing coverage

Skylos adds Python static analysis and security checks in VS Code for teams that already use Ruff, Pylint, or Mypy. Catch dead code, secrets, risky patterns, and AI-generated mistakes without relying on the old `python.linting.*` settings.

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Free & open source · Works with Python · Requires API key for AI features

Idle before scan

60s

Cache duration

AI providers

Data collected

VS Code Migration

`python.linting` is deprecated in VS Code

VS Code now pushes Python teams toward dedicated tool extensions instead of the old `python.linting.*` settings. Skylos fits that newer workflow as a Python static-analysis and security layer that complements Ruff, Pylint, and Mypy rather than replacing them.

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main.py — Skylos

Features

Everything you need to ship safer code

Combines static analysis with AI-powered detection for maximum coverage.

Real-time AI Analysis

Detects dead code and security issues as you type — powered by Skylos static analysis with optional AI verification.

Inline Diagnostics

Issues appear inline with severity and context. Review findings without leaving your editor.

Optional AI Verification

Enable LLM-powered verification for deeper analysis. Works with OpenAI and Anthropic API keys.

Smart Caching

Only re-analyzes functions that actually changed. Fast, efficient, and won't burn your API credits.

Streaming Responses

See fix progress in real-time as the AI generates code. No more waiting for spinners.

Secrets & Danger Scanning

Detects hardcoded API keys, eval/exec calls, unsafe pickle loads, and more.

How it works

Two layers of protection

Skylos CLI (on save)

Detects dead code, unused imports, unreachable functions

Scans for hardcoded secrets and API keys

Flags dangerous patterns (eval, pickle, shell=True)

100% local — no network calls

AI Watcher (on idle)

Analyzes changed functions after 2s of idle

Catches logic errors, type bugs, undefined variables

One-click fix with diff preview

Optional AI verification — bring your own API key

Quick Setup

Up and running in 2 minutes

Install the extension

Search "Skylos" in VS Code marketplace or click the install button above.

Install Skylos CLI

pip install skylos

Add your API key

Settings → Skylos → Add your OpenAI or Anthropic key for AI features.

Extension Settings

Customize Skylos to fit your workflow

skylos.aiProvider

Choose your AI backend

"openai" | "anthropic"

skylos.openaiApiKey

Your OpenAI API key

string

skylos.anthropicApiKey

Your Anthropic API key

string

skylos.idleMs

Wait time before AI analysis (ms)

2000

skylos.enableSecrets

Scan for hardcoded secrets

true

skylos.enableDanger

Flag dangerous code patterns

true

Stop bugs before they ship

Join developers using AI-powered code analysis. Free extension, open source, works with your existing API keys.