SAMBA-ilum-mag

v1.0.0.126 suspicious
5.0
Medium Risk

The SAMBA code is an open-source, high-throughput Python workflow for generating, simulating, and analyzing twisted bilayers. It features modules for: (i) creating thousands of quasi-commensurate structures via the coincidence lattice method; (ii) assist in the running DFT calculations using VASP; and (iii) extracting and organizing structural, electronic, and energetic properties into a robust dataset.

πŸ€– AI Analysis

Final verdict: SUSPICIOUS

The package exhibits moderate risks due to its network and shell execution behaviors, which could potentially be exploited. However, the lack of obfuscation and credential harvesting attempts suggests it is not overtly malicious.

  • Moderate network risk
  • High shell risk
Per-check LLM notes
  • Network: The network call to fetch JSON data might be intended for version checking but could potentially be used for unauthorized data retrieval.
  • Shell: The shell execution includes commands that can update packages and run external scripts, which increases the risk of unintended behavior or potential system compromise.
  • Obfuscation: No obfuscation patterns detected, indicating low risk.
  • Credentials: No credential harvesting patterns detected, indicating low risk.
  • Metadata: The package shows signs of low activity and poor metadata management, which could indicate a lack of transparency or intent to evade detection.

πŸ”¬ Heuristic Checks

⚠ Outbound Network Calls score 1.5

Found 1 network call pattern(s)

  • _ilum'}/json" response = requests.get(url) dados = response.json() current_version = dad
βœ“ Code Obfuscation

No obfuscation patterns detected

⚠ Shell / Subprocess Execution score 6.0

Found 3 shell execution pattern(s)

  • " ") if (modulo == 0): subprocess.run(["python3", "-m", "vasprocar", dir_files]) if (modulo ==
  • es]) if (modulo == 1): subprocess.run(["pip", "install", "--upgrade", "vasprocar"]) # SAMBA_ilum
  • f = open('temp.txt', 'w') subprocess.run(['vaspkit', '-task', '30' + str(type_lattice)], stdout=f)
βœ“ Credential Harvesting

No credential harvesting patterns detected

βœ“ Typosquatting

No typosquatting candidates detected

βœ“ Registered Email Domain

Email domain looks legitimate: outlook.com

βœ“ Suspicious Page Links

All external links appear legitimate

βœ“ Git Repository History

No GitHub repository linked

  • No GitHub repository link found
⚠ Maintainer History score 8.0

4 maintainer concern(s) found

  • Only one version has ever been released β€” brand new package
  • Package is very new: uploaded 1 day(s) ago
  • Author "Augusto de Lelis Araujo" appears to have only 1 package on PyPI (new or inactive account)
  • Package has no PyPI classifiers (low effort / metadata quality)
βœ“ Known CVE Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities found in OSV database.

πŸ’‘ AI App Starter Prompt

Use this prompt to build a project with SAMBA-ilum-mag
Create a mini-application that leverages the 'SAMBA-ilum-mag' Python package to facilitate the exploration and analysis of quasi-commensurate structures in twisted bilayers. This app should allow users to input parameters for generating twisted bilayer structures, run simulations, and analyze results. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the steps and features your app should include:

1. **User Interface Design**: Develop a simple yet intuitive web-based interface where users can input parameters such as the type of materials, twist angles, and other relevant parameters needed for generating quasi-commensurate structures.
2. **Structure Generation**: Utilize the 'coincidence lattice method' provided by 'SAMBA-ilum-mag' to generate thousands of possible configurations based on user inputs.
3. **Simulation Execution**: Integrate functionality to automatically set up and execute Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations using VASP, ensuring seamless integration with 'SAMBA-ilum-mag'.
4. **Result Analysis**: Implement tools within the app to extract and organize key structural, electronic, and energetic properties from the simulation outputs. These properties should be presented in a clear, accessible format.
5. **Visualization Tools**: Include interactive visualizations to help users understand the data better. This could involve plotting energy landscapes, band structures, and other relevant metrics.
6. **Data Export Options**: Provide options for users to export their datasets in various formats (e.g., CSV, JSON) for further analysis or publication.
7. **Documentation and Help**: Ensure comprehensive documentation is available both within the app and externally, guiding users through each step of the process.

By following these guidelines, you will create a powerful tool for researchers and students interested in studying twisted bilayers and their properties.