AI Analysis
Final verdict: SAFE
The package is assessed as safe with a moderate risk score due to its low obfuscation and credential risks, and no indications of malicious activities. However, the shell risk and metadata suggest some caution is warranted.
- Moderate shell risk due to executing external processes.
- Maintainer has only one package, potentially indicating new or less active account.
Per-check LLM notes
- Network: The network call appears to be fetching information possibly related to aviation based on the URL structure.
- Shell: Executing another Python module as a separate process might indicate the package is designed to run additional services, but could also signify potential unauthorized execution capabilities.
- Obfuscation: No obfuscation patterns detected, indicating low risk.
- Credentials: No credential harvesting patterns detected, indicating low risk.
- Metadata: The maintainer has only one package, suggesting it may be a new or less active account.
Heuristic Checks
Outbound Network Calls
score 3.0
Found 2 network call pattern(s)
aft/{icao}" req = urllib.request.Request(url, headers={"User-Agent": "AetherLink-SDR/1.0"})k-SDR/1.0"}) with urllib.request.urlopen(req, timeout=5) as resp: info = json
Code Obfuscation
No obfuscation patterns detected
Shell / Subprocess Execution
score 2.0
Found 1 shell execution pattern(s)
the server process = subprocess.Popen( [sys.executable, "-m", "sdr_mcp.server"],
Credential Harvesting
No credential harvesting patterns detected
Typosquatting
No typosquatting candidates detected
Registered Email Domain
No author email provided
Suspicious Page Links
All external links appear legitimate
Git Repository History
Repository N-Erickson/AetherLink-SDR-MCP appears legitimate
Maintainer History
score 2.0
1 maintainer concern(s) found
Author "N-Erickson" appears to have only 1 package on PyPI (new or inactive account)
Known CVE Vulnerabilities
No known vulnerabilities found in OSV database.
AI App Starter Prompt
Use this prompt to build a project with aetherlink
Your task is to develop a mini-application called 'RadioMaster' using the Python package 'aetherlink'. This application will serve as a user-friendly interface to control Software Defined Radios (SDRs), specifically targeting RTL-SDR and HackRF devices. The goal is to create a tool that not only allows users to tune into different frequencies but also provides advanced functionalities such as signal analysis and basic modulation types. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to approach this project: 1. **Setup Environment**: Begin by setting up your development environment. Ensure you have Python installed along with the 'aetherlink' package. Use pip to install any additional dependencies needed for interfacing with SDR hardware. 2. **User Interface Design**: Design a simple yet effective GUI using a library like PyQt5 or Tkinter. The UI should allow users to input frequency ranges, select modulation types (AM, FM, etc.), and view real-time signal data. 3. **Integration with AetherLink**: Utilize the 'aetherlink' package to establish a connection with the RTL-SDR or HackRF device. Implement functions to initialize the device, set parameters such as center frequency and sample rate, and start/stop the stream of data from the radio. 4. **Signal Processing**: Integrate basic signal processing capabilities within your application. This could include spectrum analysis, peak detection, and visualization of signal strength over time. 5. **Advanced Features**: Consider adding more advanced features such as real-time audio playback, saving captured data to files, and the ability to perform basic modulation/demodulation operations. 6. **Testing and Documentation**: Finally, thoroughly test your application under various conditions to ensure reliability and robustness. Document your code and provide usage instructions for other developers and end-users. By following these steps, you'll create a versatile and powerful tool for experimenting with Software Defined Radios, all while leveraging the capabilities of the 'aetherlink' package.