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Tool

mythx-cli

A command line interface that enables developers to interact with the MythX API for automated smart contract security analysis.

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About This Tool

A command line interface for the MythX smart contract security analysis API

Primary Use Case

Mythx-cli is primarily used by smart contract developers and security analysts to scan Ethereum smart contracts for vulnerabilities directly from the command line. It facilitates integration of security analysis into development workflows and CI/CD pipelines, helping teams automate vulnerability detection and improve contract security.

Key Features

Command line access to MythX smart contract security analysis API
Supports vulnerability scanning of Solidity smart contracts
Integration capability with CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Automates security analysis workflows
Provides detailed vulnerability reports
Supports multiple commands for analysis and account management

Insights & Recommendations

Users should have a MythX account and API credentials to use the tool. It is recommended to integrate mythx-cli into automated CI/CD pipelines for continuous security monitoring. Analysis results depend on the quality of the submitted contracts and may require interpretation by experienced security professionals.

Installation

Ensure Node.js and npm are installed
Run npm install -g mythx-cli to install the CLI globally
Configure MythX API credentials using mythx auth login

Usage

mythx analyze <file.sol>

Analyze a Solidity smart contract file for vulnerabilities

mythx status <analysis-id>

Check the status of a submitted analysis job

mythx report <analysis-id>

Retrieve the detailed vulnerability report for a completed analysis

mythx auth login

Authenticate and store MythX API credentials

mythx auth logout

Remove stored MythX API credentials

Smart Usage Notes

Integrate mythx-cli into CI/CD pipelines to automate smart contract vulnerability detection early in development.Use mythx-cli reports to prioritize remediation efforts and reduce attack surface in blockchain applications.Combine mythx-cli with fuzz testing tools for comprehensive smart contract security validation.Leverage mythx-cli in purple team exercises to simulate attacker reconnaissance and developer defense workflows.Automate mythx-cli scans on pull requests to enforce security gates before merging smart contract code.