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Constant-Time Analysis Skill

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A Claude Code skill that detects timing side-channel vulnerabilities in cryptographic code by analyzing assembly or bytecode output for dangerous instructions.

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What This Skill Does

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When activated, this skill helps Claude:

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Supported Languages

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LanguageAnalysis MethodReference Guide
C/C++Assembly (gcc/clang)references/compiled.md
GoAssembly (go)references/compiled.md
RustAssembly (rustc)references/compiled.md
SwiftAssembly (swiftc)references/swift.md
JavaJVM bytecode (javap)references/vm-compiled.md
KotlinJVM bytecode (kotlinc + javap)references/kotlin.md
C#CIL (ilspycmd)references/vm-compiled.md
PHPZend opcodes (VLD/OPcache)references/php.md
JavaScriptV8 bytecode (Node.js)references/javascript.md
TypeScriptV8 bytecode (tsc + Node.js)references/javascript.md
PythonCPython bytecode (dis)references/python.md
RubyYARV bytecodereferences/ruby.md
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Supported Architectures (Compiled Languages)

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ArchitectureDivision InstructionsCommon Use
x86_64DIV, IDIVServers, desktops
ARM64UDIV, SDIVMobile, Apple Silicon
ARMUDIV, SDIVEmbedded
RISC-VDIV, DIVU, REMEmerging platforms
PowerPCDIVW, DIVDLegacy servers
s390xD, DR, DLMainframes
i386DIV, IDIVLegacy
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File Structure

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skills/constant-time-analysis/\n├── SKILL.md              # Entry point - routing, analyzer usage, triage\n├── README.md             # This file\n└── references/\n    ├── compiled.md       # C, C++, Go, Rust analysis\n    ├── swift.md          # Swift analysis\n    ├── vm-compiled.md    # Java and C# bytecode, JVM/.NET setup\n    ├── kotlin.md         # Kotlin analysis (Android/JVM)\n    ├── php.md            # PHP analysis (VLD installation, opcodes)\n    ├── javascript.md     # JavaScript/TypeScript analysis\n    ├── python.md         # Python analysis (dis module)\n    └── ruby.md           # Ruby analysis (YARV)\n
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The analyzer tool is located at ct_analyzer/analyzer.py in the plugin root. Its\ntest suite and samples live in ct_analyzer/tests/:

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Usage

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The skill activates automatically when Claude detects:

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You can also invoke it explicitly by asking Claude to check code for timing vulnerabilities.

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Example Prompts

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\"Check this crypto function for timing vulnerabilities\"\n\"Is this signature verification constant-time?\"\n\"Help me replace this division with Barrett reduction\"\n\"Analyze this ML-KEM implementation for KyberSlash-style issues\"\n\"What constant-time patterns should I use here?\"\n
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Quick Reference

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VulnerabilityDetectionFix
Secret divisionDIV, IDIV, SDIV, UDIVBarrett reduction
Secret branchesJE, JNE, BEQ, BNEBit masking, cmov
Secret comparisonEarly-exit memcmpcrypto/subtle
Variable-time FPFDIV, FSQRTAvoid in crypto
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Real-World Attacks

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