# Aikido Expansion Packs

Aikido Expansion Packs allows you to add extra security tooling that runs on your machine from inside your IDE. You can enable or disable these add-ons from the Expansion Packs screen. Each pack improves a different part of your workflow and helps keep your code and device secure without slowing you down.

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## How to use

Open the Aikido sidebar, toggle open `Getting Started` if not already and click on the `Configure Aikido Expansion Packs` link.

Alternatively use the [Command Palette](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/userinterface) and run `Aikido: Expansion Packs`

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## Features

### Pre-commit Hook

The secrets pre-commit hook checks your code for hardcoded secrets before you commit. It prevents accidental leaks and runs locally without configuration. Read more on [aikido-secrets-pre-commit-hook.md](https://help.aikidogov.us/ai-and-dev-tools/aikido-secrets-pre-commit-hook "mention")

### Safe Chain

Safe Chain protects your environment from malicious packages. It adds a safety layer around your package manager and prevents installation of known malware. Read more on [aikido-malware-scanning.md](https://help.aikidogov.us/code-scanning/aikido-malware-scanning "mention")

### Aikido MCP

The Aikido MCP Server brings Aikido's security scanning capabilities directly into your AI coding workflow. Read more on [aikido-mcp](https://help.aikidogov.us/ai-and-dev-tools/aikido-mcp "mention")