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Cyfrin
Published on
March 27, 2025

Supercharge Secure Solidity Development: The Aderyn VS Code Extension

Secure your Solidity smart contracts effortlessly. Cyfrin's Aderyn VS Code Extension detects vulnerabilities in real-time directly within your coding workflow.

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Smart contract development requires a security-first approach. Every line of Solidity must be written with security in mind.

That's why we’ve built the Cyfrin Aderyn VS Code Extension: to bring real-time security analysis directly into your editor, providing effortless security vulnerability detection, in real-time, to every line you write, as you write it. 

What is Cyfrin Aderyn VS Code Extension

Cyfrin Aderyn is a cutting-edge Solidity static analyzer that detects over 100 vulnerabilities in your code in real-time.

Whether you're a beginner smart contract developer or an experienced security researcher, Aderyn simplifies complex security assessments for your smart contracts by offering:

1. Inline diagnostics and real-time feedback

Experience real-time diagnostics with Aderyn’s inline analysis. Aderyn continuously scans your code for over 100 vulnerabilities, highlighting issues with instant squiggly lines—just like syntax errors—so you never miss a critical alert. 

Detailed, in-editor explanations help you understand each issue at a glance, keeping you in the flow. When it’s time to fix, AI-assisted tools like Copilot can easily streamline your security enhancements, solving the highlighted issues.

2. Bird's-eye tree view

Stay organized with Aderyn’s tree view in the VS Code Activity Bar. Get a comprehensive overview of all detected vulnerabilities across your project without the hassle of searching file by file.

3. Continuous monitoring and background analysis

Every time you save a file, Aderyn scans for vulnerabilities and instantly updates diagnostics. No manual commands are needed; our extension works quietly in the background, keeping your security checks as dynamic as your code.

4. Automatic setup and seamless Integration

With automatic updates, you’re always running the latest version of Aderyn. Just install and start coding, Aderyn integrates effortlessly into your workflow, handling everything behind the scenes.

5. Effortless configuration and updates

Aderyn’s Welcome page automatically downloads and maintains the latest version, ensuring you’re always up to date. For more control, the official docs page guides you on placing your aderyn.toml file for customized configurations.

6. Private and secure

Your code stays on your machine. Cyfrin Aderyn performs all analyses locally, giving you real-time insights without ever sending your code offsite. Enjoy robust security while keeping your data completely private.

How to install Aderyn

  1. Visit the marketplace: Open the Aderyn VS Code marketplace page.
  2. Install the extension: Click on the “Install” button to add Aderyn to your VS Code.
  3. Start analyzing: Once installed, simply navigate to your Solidity files and start scanning your code for vulnerabilities instantly.

Conclusion

The Aderyn VS Code Extension makes Solidity static analysis effortless. Forget about manual scans, cumbersome reports, or juggling multiple tools. Simply write your smart contracts and let Aderyn secure your code in real-time.

And this is just the beginning. With new vulnerability detectors and innovative features added every month, your security will only get stronger.

Download the Aderyn VS Code Extension today and integrate seamless security into your development workflow.

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