@trayai/helix-cli@1.18.1
Helix CLI — helix init, helix dev, helix auth
AI Security Review
scanned 2d ago · by lpm-firewall-aiThe source shows runtime telemetry enabled by default that includes workspace and project identifiers, with `DO_NOT_TRACK` as an opt-out. Under the review rules, undisclosed runtime telemetry is suspicious; the observed destination and fields do not establish malicious exfiltration.
Static reason
One or more suspicious static signals were detected.; previous stored version diff introduced dangerous source
Trigger
When users run wrapped CLI commands, including login and dev; telemetry is also recorded for init.
Impact
Tray receives usage and project metadata without the package documenting this collection in its README.
Mechanism
The CLI sends command and runtime metadata, including workspace and project identifiers, to the Tray analytics endpoint using the user’s Tray bearer token. DO_NOT_TRACK disables it.
AI rationale
The source shows runtime telemetry enabled by default that includes workspace and project identifiers, with `DO_NOT_TRACK` as an opt-out. Under the review rules, undisclosed runtime telemetry is suspicious; the observed destination and fields do not establish malicious exfiltration.
Evidence
dist/cli.js
Network endpoints1
Tray region API host resolved through @trayai/helix-sdk: POST /private/v1/helix/analytics
Decision evidence
public snapshotAI called this Suspicious at 90.0% confidence as Dangerous Capability with medium false-positive risk.
Evidence for warning
- The CLI telemetry schema includes command outcome, duration, error class, runtime and locale details, and workspace and project identifiers.
- It posts events to the Tray API path `/private/v1/helix/analytics` using a bearer token.
- A shared wrapper records events around CLI operations; the login command uses that wrapper.
- Telemetry can be disabled with `DO_NOT_TRACK=1` or `DO_NOT_TRACK=true`. It is enabled by default.
Evidence against
- The manifest declares no install, preinstall, or postinstall lifecycle hook.
- The reported event fields are usage and project metadata; the destination is the package’s Tray API service, not an unrelated collector.
- The package exposes a CLI and an import entry point consistent with its stated purpose.
Behavioral surface
ChildProcessCryptoDynamicRequireEnvironmentVarsFilesystemNetwork
HighEntropyStrings
Source & flagged code
8 flaggeddist/cli.jsView file
•matchType = previous_version_dangerous_delta
matchedPackage = @trayai/helix-cli@1.17.0
matchedIdentity = npm:QHRyYXlhaS9oZWxpeC1jbGk:1.17.0
similarity = 0.909
summary = stored previous version shares package body but lacks this dangerous source file
Critical
Previous Version Dangerous Delta
This package version adds a dangerous source file absent from the previous stored version; route for source-aware review.
dist/cli.jsView on unpkg161Open this link to create ${t}:`),console.log(e.url),console.error(`
L162: Press enter once you've finished in the browser.`)}function Pl(e){return xn({message:"Finished in the browser?",default:!0})}async function Cl(e){return vl({message:"Alias for this...
L163: Create it (copy your helix.config.ts and point it at the ${t.target} workspace and project), then re-run \`helix ci init\`.`)}async function Ml(e,t,r,o,n){let i=await n(e,{configFi...
High
219CI setup failed: ${a}
L220: `),process.exit(1)}})}import{readFile as cd}from"fs/promises";import{confirm as ld}from"@inquirer/prompts";import{Option as pd}from"commander";import{loadConfig as dd,requireWorksp...
L221: ${t.join(`
...
L224: Reinstall to pick older versions (delete the lockfile, then install again \u2014 new projects carry an install age limit that avoids this), pin an older version, or redeploy after ...
L225: ${t}`)}function jr(e){return et(e,"").replace(/\n/g," ")}function tt(e){if(console.log(""),console.log(` \u279C Deployment ID: ${e.deploymentId}`),console.log(` \u279C Project ID...
L226: \u2713 Workspace "${Le.name}" created`);try{await K(a,Le.id,{configFile:u})}catch(Zs){throw Rt(Le,Zs)}console.log(` \u21B3 workspaceId ${Le.id} written to ${Ur(u)??"helix.con
Findings
1 Critical5 High4 Medium5 Low
CriticalPrevious Version Dangerous Deltadist/cli.js
HighChild Processdist/cli.js
HighSame File Env Network Executiondist/cli.js
HighCredential Redirect Persistencedist/cli.js
HighCommand Output Exfiltrationdist/cli.js
HighTrigger Reachable Command Output Exfiltrationdist/cli.js
MediumDynamic Requiredist/templates/project/_helix/hooks/helix-activate.cjs
MediumNetwork
MediumEnvironment Vars
MediumStructural Risk Force Deep Review
LowScripts Present
LowWeak Cryptodist/cli.js
LowFilesystem
Low
Affected versions and remediation
This report applies to @trayai/helix-cli@1.18.1.
See all versions of @trayai/helix-cli for other recorded verdicts.
- Review the evidence and your use of @trayai/helix-cli@1.18.1 before allowing it. Restrict the permissions described in this report.
- Choose an independently verified alternative or release. This report does not establish that other versions are safe.
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