# supabase-extract-db-string

Scans client-side code for PostgreSQL connection strings and exposed Supabase credentials. Use it when auditing an application before release.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 477 installs · ★ 71
- Author: yoanbernabeu
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/extraction/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-01-31
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/supabase-extract-db-string

## What it does

The skill looks for complete PostgreSQL connection strings, database-related environment variables, passwords exposed on their own, and ORM settings in client code. Findings include their locations and parsed connection details, along with an assessment of possible impact and remediation steps. Partial credential exposure is covered too.

It records results in `.sb-pentest-context.json` and actions in `.sb-pentest-audit.log`, updating both as the scan progresses. The target application must be accessible. Supabase detection needs to have run first, though the skill can start it when needed. An unreachable application cannot be checked this way.

## Requirements
- Works with: Supabase, PostgreSQL

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-extract-db-string -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-extract-db-string -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-extract-db-string -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills supabase-extract-db-string
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-extract-db-string -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --path skills/extraction/supabase-extract-db-string
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills --skill supabase-extract-db-string -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/supabase-pentest-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/extraction/supabase-extract-db-string/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- find a PostgreSQL URL embedded in a client bundle
- catch `DATABASE_URL` leaking into browser code
- spot a database password exposed apart from its host
- locate Prisma settings that connect directly to the database

## Example prompts
- Check `https://myapp.example.com` for database connection strings.
- Run a deep scan of `https://myapp.example.com` for PostgreSQL credentials.

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: supabase-extract-db-string
description: CRITICAL - Detect exposed PostgreSQL database connection strings in client-side code. Direct DB access is a P0 issue.
---

# Database Connection String Detection

> 🔴 **CRITICAL: PROGRESSIVE FILE UPDATES REQUIRED**
>
> You MUST write to context files **AS YOU GO**, not just at the end.
> - Write to `.sb-pentest-context.json` **IMMEDIATELY after each discovery**
> - Log to `.sb-pentest-audit.log` **BEFORE and AFTER each action**
> - **DO NOT** wait until the skill completes to update files
> - If the skill crashes or is interrupted, all prior findings must already be saved
>
> **This is not optional. Failure to write progressively is a critical error.**

This skill detects if PostgreSQL database connection strings are accidentally exposed in client-side code.

## When to Use This Skill

- As part of every security audit
- When reviewing code before production
- When Supabase database access is suspected

## Prerequisites

- Target application accessible
- Supabase detection completed (auto-invokes if needed)

## Why This Is Critical

Exposed database connection strings allow:

| Impact | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| 🔴 Direct DB Access | Bypass API, connect directly to PostgreSQL |
| 🔴 Full Data Access | Read/write all data without RLS |
| 🔴 Schema Access | View and modify database structure |
| 🔴 User Enumeration | Access auth.users table directly |

**This is a P0 (Critical) finding requiring immediate action.**

## Connection String Patterns

### Supabase Database URL

```
postgresql://postgres:[password]@db.[project-ref].supabase.co:5432/postgres
```

### Connection String Components

| Component | Example | Sensitivity |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| Host | `db.abc123.supabase.co` | Medium |
| Port | `5432` | Low |
| Database | `postgres` | Low |
| Username | `postgres` | Medium |
| Password | `[your-password]` | 🔴 Critical |

### Pooler Connection (Supavisor)

```
postgresql://postgres.[project-ref]:[password]@aws-0-us-east-1.pooler.supabase.com:6543/postgres
```

## Detection Patterns

### 1. Full Connection Strings

```javascript
// ❌ CRITICAL - Full connection string
const dbUrl = 'postgresql://postgres:MySecretPass123@db.abc123.supabase.co:5432/postgres'
```

### 2. Environment Variable Leaks

```javascript
// ❌ Exposed in client bundle
process.env.DATABASE_URL
process.env.POSTGRES_URL
process.env.SUPABASE_DB_URL
```

### 3. Partial Exposure

```javascript
// ⚠️ Password exposed separately
const DB_PASSWORD = 'MySecretPass123'
const DB_HOST = 'db.abc123.supabase.co'
```

### 4. ORM Configuration

```javascript
// ❌ Database config in client code
const prisma = new PrismaClient({
  datasources: {
    db: {
````
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