CiliaTracks

v1.1.6 suspicious
3.0
Low Risk

A package for analyzing cilia-driven particle motility from TrackMate data.

πŸ€– AI Analysis

Final verdict: SUSPICIOUS

The package has low risks in terms of network, shell execution, and credential harvesting. However, the presence of obfuscated code and incomplete metadata raise concerns about potential hidden functionality or malicious intent.

  • Some level of code obfuscation present
  • Incomplete author details and possibly new/inactive account
Per-check LLM notes
  • Network: No network calls detected, which is normal unless the package requires online functionality.
  • Shell: No shell execution detected, indicating no immediate risk of command injection or similar attacks.
  • Obfuscation: The code snippet shows some obfuscation which may indicate an attempt to hide logic, but it is not conclusively malicious without further context.
  • Credentials: No credentials or secrets harvesting patterns were detected in the provided code snippet.
  • Metadata: The author's details are incomplete and they may have a new or inactive account, which raises some suspicion but not enough to conclusively determine malice.

πŸ”¬ Heuristic Checks

βœ“ Outbound Network Calls

No suspicious network call patterns found

⚠ Code Obfuscation score 2.0

Found 1 obfuscation pattern(s)

  • ce('cpu'))) CNN_model.eval() # Make prediction with torch.no_grad():
βœ“ Shell / Subprocess Execution

No shell execution patterns detected

βœ“ Credential Harvesting

No credential harvesting patterns detected

βœ“ Typosquatting

No typosquatting candidates detected

βœ“ Registered Email Domain

Email domain looks legitimate: wustl.edu>

βœ“ Suspicious Page Links

All external links appear legitimate

βœ“ Git Repository History

Repository NicoHadas/CiliaTracks appears legitimate

⚠ Maintainer History score 4.0

2 maintainer concern(s) found

  • Author name is missing or very short
  • Author "" appears to have only 1 package on PyPI (new or inactive account)
βœ“ Known CVE Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities found in OSV database.

πŸ’‘ AI App Starter Prompt

Use this prompt to build a project with CiliaTracks
Create a mini-application named 'CiliaAnalyzer' that leverages the CiliaTracks Python package to analyze cilia-driven particle motility from TrackMate data. This application should serve as a user-friendly tool for researchers studying cilia motility patterns. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the project scope and features:

1. **Data Importation**: Develop a feature that allows users to import TrackMate XML files containing particle tracking data. Ensure that the application supports both single and multiple file imports.
2. **Visualization Module**: Implement a visualization module that displays the imported tracks in a 3D environment. Users should be able to manipulate the view, zoom in/out, and rotate the 3D model for better analysis.
3. **Motility Analysis**: Utilize CiliaTracks’ core functionalities to analyze the motility patterns of particles. The application should compute key metrics such as mean velocity, displacement, and frequency of movement. These metrics should be presented in both numerical form and through graphical representations like histograms and scatter plots.
4. **Statistical Analysis**: Extend the analysis capabilities by integrating statistical methods to identify outliers and trends within the dataset. Users should have the option to apply different statistical tests (e.g., ANOVA, t-tests) to compare different sets of data.
5. **Report Generation**: Design a feature that automatically generates comprehensive reports summarizing the analysis results. The report should include visualizations, tables of computed metrics, and statistical findings. Allow users to customize the report format and save it in various formats (PDF, Word).
6. **User Interface**: Craft an intuitive GUI using libraries like PyQt or Tkinter, ensuring ease of use for non-technical researchers. The interface should guide users through each step of the process, from data importation to report generation.
7. **Integration with CiliaTracks**: Throughout the development process, ensure seamless integration with CiliaTracks. Use its functions for analyzing particle motility, visualizing tracks, and extracting meaningful insights from the data.

By completing this project, you will create a powerful yet accessible tool for researchers to deepen their understanding of cilia-driven particle motility.